On 28th January 1596 Sir Francis Drake died of dysentery off the coast of Panama.
Join the Barber Surgeon tour on 28th January at 11am to learn about the life and death of Sir Francis Drake, Tudor medicine and diseases.
The tour will last 45 minutes and is suitable for all ages.
The Barber Surgeon tour is part of the Pay What You Want event at The Golden Hinde. People taking part in the tour are invited to “Pay What You Want” as they exit the ship.
Booking is not essential.
Ahoy there, comedy lovers! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter and merriment aboard the Elizabethan galleon at our Golden Hinde Comedy events. We’re kicking off our autumn season on Friday, 29th September 2023 at 8pm, and it’s going to be an absolute blast! Prepare to ROFL with our side-splitting headliner and an incredible supporting line-up. We’ve handpicked some of the funniest comedians to ensure a night filled with endless chuckles and hilarious memories.
Come and join the 50th Celebrations on the decks of The Golden Hinde with Shenanigans Cabaret.
An afternoon of family friendly hula, magic, singing and contortion with Shenanigans cabaret, featuring first class performers from across the cabaret and performing arts industry and hosted by Foxi Blue.
Line up includes:
Hayley Woolley – contortionist
Ella the Great – comedy magician
Oopsie Hoops – hula hooper
Dress gold and join the celebrations
All ages welcome
A night of delectable debauchery with Shenanigans Cabaret and hosted by Foxi Blue to celebrate The Golden Hinde Galleon’s 50th Birthday.
Line up includes:
Hayley Woolley – contortionist
Ella the Great – drag king magician
Trash Valentine – boylesque
Athena Thrillme – burlesque
Mild Peril – draglesque
Frankie Heartless – extreme violinist
And hosted by Foxi Blue
Dress gold and enjoy the celebration with first class performers from across the cabaret and performing arts industry.
ADULTS ONLY 18+
Live in the belly of the beast! The Golden Hinde is going full on knees-up, dance, and shwing for one night only with the patchwork band of various assortments, TIGER MOTH.
Tiger Moth play a wild mix of World Gypsy Folk Punk, ranging from Balkan, Middle Eastern and Hispanic to Swing, often played at a dizzying speed: a lyrical, bass, horn and drum driven blast of brilliant madness.
Come and see the world’s first, only, and best proponents of Wiki-Core, as Tiger Moth explore in their words and music the lesser known corners of the World… and Wikipedia. When was the last time you experienced live music aboard a reconstruction of a 16th century ship? And not just any ship, Sir Francis Drake’s ship which circumnavigated the globe in 1577. With a great atmosphere and history, a chance to hear live music on the ship is not to be missed!
Great music and a sip of Anspach & Hobday craft brew or a bottled beer, the perfect way to end your work week and to kick off the weekend.
Doors and bar open at 19:00, music at 19:30.
On the 5th April 1973, The Golden Hinde was launched in a grand ceremony after years of building. To celebrate this momentous event 50 years ago, they have a fun-filled day planned.
During their anniversary year they are raising much-needed funds to carry out essential maintenance work of the ship. Find out how you can support them.
11.30 – 13.00 demo 1 Tempus Fugitives sword fighting
13.15 – 14.00 Hog Eye Men singing
14.00 Ship owner Roddy Coleman gives an anniversary speech and cuts the cake
14.30 – 15.00 Hog Eye Men singing
15.00 – 16.30 demo 2 Tempus Fugitives sword fighting
Tempus Fugitives are running fighting demonstrations
Tempus Fugitives focus on the study of the 16th century North Italian martial systems which were so popular in London during the Elizabethan period. These methods of combat originated in the 15th century, but were not codified until the second quarter of the 16th.
The HogEye Men will be singing sea shanties
The HogEye Men have built an enviable reputation by singing Sea Shanties and Sea Songs at events all around London. They regularly appear at festivals throughout the country, singing songs in an authentic and entertaining manner.
Crafting stations for children and adults will be set up in the hold of the ship from 10am – 4pm. They’re inviting you to create a 50th birthday card for The Golden Hinde ship and have fun designing your own pirate flag.
All activities are included in admission price.
Union Theatre present a Eurovision comedy to get you in the mood for the big day.
Josh loves Eurovision. He knows every insane figure and fact. Ukraine entering a guy in a hamster wheel. Norway winning with an Olympic skater. The Russian grannies. The Brotherhood of Man. And each May he hosts a Eurovision party – the highlight of his year. Join this hilarious rollercoaster of a journey over 5 Eurovision Parties – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2022 as Josh bestows his guests with Bucks Fizz, Euro-V trivia and games of Eurovision truth or dare. Will they Rise Like a Phoenix, get Ooh Aah, Just a Little Bit…or meet their Waterloo with NUL POINTS!?
It is 1947, war has ended but Britain’s long-suffering citizens are suffering under the burden of food rationing, high unemployment and the coldest winter for decades.
The only bright spark on the horizon is the impending marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Enter Betty, an adorable pig who is being illegally reared to ensure local dignitaries of a small community in Yorkshire can celebrate the Royal Wedding with a lavish banquet whilst the local population make do with Spam.
‘Betty Blue Eyes’ is an utterly British musical, full of eccentric characters, such as odd couple Gilbert Chilvers – an humble chiropodist, and his wife Joyce, a nobody determined to be somebody; Inspector Wormold – an obsessive destroyer of illegal meat; Mother Dear – “She’s 74 and ravenous”; along with a weird assortment of bullies, spivs and snobs, and of course, Betty the pig.
‘Betty Blue Eyes’, directed by Sasha Regan, is the first in-house production at The Union Theatre since Covid.
Union Comedy presents a night of Bankside belly laughs with MC Dustin Moore, Dan Coughtrey, Millie Haswell, Matt Pugsley and Jonas Jamarik.
Doors and bar open at 19:00, music at 19:30.
Gather your friends and head to 12th Knot for an evening filled with lots of laughs, delicious drinks and spectacular skyline views from the stunning 12th Knot rooftop.
Featuring special guest performances from Darren Harriott (BBC Live At The Apollo, ITV Love Island Aftersun), Scott Bennett (BBC Live At The Apollo), Kate Martin (Comedy Store King Gong Winner) and more to be announced.
