Anne Bonny's Tempest: Blades, Betrayals, and the Call of the Sea

About the Production

Anne Bonny's Tempest is a captivating, high-energy one-woman musical that brings the legendary pirate Anne Bonny to life in a sensual, swashbuckling spectacle. Starring a stunning young actress in her 20s, Anne embodies fierce independence, seductive charm, and unyielding courage as she recounts her rebellion against societal chains, her passionate romances, daring raids, and defiant legacy.

Through sultry songs, acrobatic dances, teasing swordplay, and magical illusions via immersive projection mapping, the stage becomes a rolling Caribbean sea. Feel the waves crash, sails billow like lovers' embraces, and storms rage as Anne conjures spells of freedom and desire. Highlights include a dramatic holographic cameo by Blackbeard, where Anne's wit and allure clash with his dark menace.

This production celebrates feminine power in a patriarchal world — Anne's body and spirit as weapons of defiance, her romances as tempests of passion, and her piracy as an erotic dance with danger. With elements of physical theater (acrobatic leaps, seductive spins) and illusion (conjuring projections), it's visually hypnotic and emotionally resonant.

• Runtime: 60 minutes (no intermission)
• Cast: One actress (attractive, athletic 20s performer for singing, dancing, acrobatics, and magic)
• Technical Needs: Projection mapping with holograms and interactivity, pre-recorded tracks
• Style: Sensual swashbuckling adventure — blending Pirates of the Caribbean spectacle with empowering feminism
• Audience: Cruise ships, theaters, festivals — all ages with adult appeal
• Unique Selling Point: Sea-themed for cruises; sex appeal and empowerment for modern audiences

Produced by Petri Wai, LLC - Petri Wai Productions, this show is ideal for venues seeking thrilling, visually stunning entertainment that leaves audiences breathless and inspired.