Audiences were thrilled by the children of Lifton Primary School's exciting performance of 'Pirates of the Curry Bean', a musical comedy adventure by Craig Hawes, which transported them all to far-away shores.

The story involves young twins Jack and Liza Periwinkle, who yearn for adventure — and are overjoyed when they discover a real life treasure map.

But when the infamous Redbeard and his pungent Pirates of the Curry Bean steal the map and kidnap their mother, the race is on to rescue her, reclaim the map and find the treasure.

Accompanied by their faithful cat, Fiddlesticks, the twins join a mad admiral and his crazy crew on a voyage of adventure that takes them from Old London Docks to the mysterious island of Lumbago in the sea of Sciatica.

Will they be first to find the treasure chest, or is a surprise awaiting them that's even better than gold?

Full of piratical adventures, rousing songs, a talking parrot and even a sword fight, staff and pupils alike worked hard to bring the story to life, and a fantastic time was had by all.