The Admirable Admirals

Venue Central Park, Boston
Date 4 Jul
Event Performance
Three Admirable Admiral performers at night wearing boat-shaped props around their waists, decorated with small lights. Each performer holds a wooden oar and stands in front of large white sail structures with flags on top. Festive lights and a building are visible in the background.
The Info

Set sail with the wildly entertaining Admirable Admirals as they take over the town centre with their hilarious walkabout antics.

Family-Friendly Street Theatre Fun
Brought to life by Rhubarb Theatre, these family-friendly walkabout characters—Nelly, Bones and Fred—bring high-energy comedy, playful mischief and nautical nonsense to audiences of all ages. Expect spontaneous interactions, silly sea battles and plenty of laughs for passers-by.

A Wacky Outdoor Arts Experience
Keep an eye out as the Admirals roam Central Park and around Boston town centre, battling imaginary flying fish, bickering with each other, and dropping anchor wherever fun can be found. This lively outdoor performance is perfect for anyone exploring the town.

Event Details
Catch the Admirable Admirals on:
Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2026
11am – 3pm
Central Park, Boston, and around the town

4th & 5th
July2026
Meet the Admirable Admirals walkabout | Free Outdoor PerformanceEnjoy free family-friendly street theatre in Boston, Lincolnshire, brought to you by Rhubarb Theatre
11am – 3pmCentral Park and throughout town
Three Admirable Admirals performers standing on grass at a daytime outdoor event, wearing costumes with large boat props around their waists and holding oars. Behind them are tall sail structures with small flags. A crowd of people, tents, and a stage area are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

This event is part of our We Are Boston programme of immersive arts experiences across the town marking Boston’s historic connections to the USA on the 250th anniversary weekend of American Independence and launching community consultations on cultural plans for 2030 – the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Boston in America by people from Boston, Lincolnshire.

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