Secret Cinema and TodayTix have revealed the first cast members for Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure, ahead of its world premiere in London in February 2027. The production will take place at Secret Cinema’s purpose-built flagship venue on Greenwich Peninsula, with previews beginning on February 16 and an official opening scheduled for March 10.
Following strong demand for tickets, organisers have also announced a six-week extension to the production’s run. The best ticket availability is currently for performances after March 16.
The new experience will bring the world of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to life through theatrical performances, immersive environments and interactive storytelling, allowing visitors to become part of the adventure.
Award-Winning Performers Join The Production
Olivier Award-winning actor George Maguire will lead the cast as Captain Jack Sparrow, one of the franchise’s most recognisable characters. He will be joined by Phil Daniels as Captain Barbossa, Lily Blunsom as Elizabeth Swann, Harrison Wilde as Will Turner and Gleanne Purcell-Brown as Anamaria.
The production will be directed by Olivier Award winner Matt Costain, with an experienced creative team responsible for bringing the pirate-themed world to the stage. Two-time Emmy Award winner Jason Sherwood will oversee production design, while Kait Kerrigan is responsible for the theatrical adaptation. Olivier Award winner Alan Williams will handle musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations.
Other members of the creative team include casting director Stuart Burt, costume designer Susan Kulkarni, and Helen Keane of Campbell Young Associates, who will oversee wigs, hair and makeup.
Alex Payne will serve as fight director, helping develop the action sequences that will form part of the experience.
Additional casting announcements are expected ahead of the production’s opening.
A New Approach To Immersive Storytelling
Unlike previous Secret Cinema experiences that have incorporated full film screenings, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure will place live theatrical performances at the centre of the production.
The experience will feature selected scenes from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, integrated with live performances and large-scale theatrical sequences. Over approximately two hours, visitors will enter a pirate-inspired environment populated by familiar characters, including Captain Jack Sparrow and his fellow adventurers.
The production aims to recreate the humour, action and atmosphere associated with the franchise while encouraging audiences to participate in the unfolding story.
Merritt Baer, artistic director and producer of Secret Cinema, said the production represents an ambitious development for the company, combining its experience in immersive entertainment with a stronger focus on theatrical storytelling. He highlighted the opportunity for audiences to explore the world of Pirates of the Caribbean through live performances, unexpected encounters and interactive moments.
Angelo Desimini, senior vice president of Licensed Partnerships and Brand Management at Disney Theatrical Group, also welcomed the project, describing it as an opportunity to introduce audiences to the fictional pirate setting of Tortuga through a different entertainment format.
The production marks an important addition to Secret Cinema’s programming at its new Greenwich Peninsula venue, which has been designed to accommodate large-scale immersive theatrical experiences.
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure will begin previews on February 16, 2027, before officially opening on March 10.
Tickets and further information are available through the official Pirates of the Caribbean immersive experience website: https://piratesofthecaribbeanimmersive.com/
