A Sea Shanty Special
Cult folk act Ukulele Death Squad return to their hometown as unhinged musical pirates aboard the iconic Popeye river boat.
Armed with ukuleles, brass, and questionable fashion choices, they’ll lead a wild singalong of sea shanties, pirate ballads, and original tunes. Expect sax solos, scandalous surprises, and full audience participation.
This intimate river cruise promises nautical nonsense, heartfelt storytelling, and a chance to unleash your inner pirate.
★★★★½ “Swagger, style and a sense of humour” InDaily.
Winners of Best Musical Act - Adelaide Fringe
Cruise departs from the Elder Park landing at scheduled show time, please arrive 10 minutes early. Please see https://thepopeye.com.au/contact/ for information regarding accessibility and FAQs.
Presented by: Ukulele Death Squad
Ukulele is dead. We have killed it and taken its place. Behold the maniacs that wield the ukulele as an instrument of chaos... although they're all actually quite lovely people. Beyond their penchant for the dramatic, this eclectic octet of singers and musicians are pioneers and philosophers, asking their audience the questions that really matter, like what if a classically trained Brazilian guitarist picked up the smallest stringed instrument known to man? What if the saxophone player was forced to play drums and grew another limb to dazzle audiences purely out of spite? What if 3 of Adelaide's most powerful and raunchy singers combined forces to bring you the spectacle of a lifetime? Meet Ukulele Death Squad, the band no-one can define, but everyone wants to see live.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
Popeye I at The Popeye Boat
Elder Park, Adelaide, Kaurna
Popeye will pick up passengers from Elder Park Landing, located near the rotunda, to the right of Captain Jolleys Paddle Boats. You'll see our round blue Popeye sign in the centre of the landing.
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (Minors may attend at any time with a parent or legal guardian, excepting events relating to alcohol.)
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
