PREVIEW:

Moonfleet, Salisbury Playhouse

Haunted by the ghost of the marauding pirate, Blackbeard, Moonfleet is a village of intrigue and drama where shadowy smugglers lurk. Against this backdrop, young orphan John Trenchard dreams of Blackbeard’s treasure and the wealth and happiness it could bring. Set amongst the cliffs, caves and downs of 18th century Dorset, Moonfleet is the story of a young man’s search for adventure and fulfilment. Romance and mystery intertwine in a thrilling tale of moving intensity. This bold new musical retelling of J Meade Falkner’s classic book brings to life a forgotten world of shipwreck, smugglers and heroism. The talented cast includes Earl Carpenter (Les Miserables; The Phantom of the Opera; Sunset Boulevard) who plays Maskew with Ryan Heenan (Grease, UK tour; Sweeney Todd, Derby Theatre) as John and Ashley Mercer (English Touring Opera) as Blackbeard.

Moonfleet runs at Salisbury Playhouse from Thursday 19 April to Saturday 5 May. Tickets are on sale now and can be booked by calling Ticket Sales on 01722 320333 or by visiting, salisburyplayhouse.com.