22nd August, 10am - 5pm
Family

Gospel Pirate Community Day Aboard The Golden Hinde

Saturday 22 August 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Step aboard The Golden Hinde for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of music, creativity, and community as ONENESS presents the Gospel Pirate Community Day.

For one day only, the ship will be transformed into a “Gospel Ship”, bringing together live performances, workshops, and activities for all ages. Expect an uplifting programme of gospel music, dance, creativity, and community engagement in one of London’s most unique historic settings.

Running Order

9:45am
Gospel procession departs from Shakespeare’s Globe towards The Golden Hinde

10:00am
Arrival and embarkation, opening procession song
Welcome and prayer led by Angela Bent

10:05am - 10:30am
Gospel warm-up and movement session

10:35am - 11:00am
REDEEM - site-specific dance performance exploring themes of struggle, identity, and renewal
Please note: this performance contains references to mental health and imprisonment

11:05am - 3:00pm
Workshops and live gospel performances across the ship
(Performances scheduled throughout this period)

3:45pm
Workshops conclude

4:00pm
Keynote performance and reflection by Angela Bent
Lost at Sea - combining puppetry, spoken word, and song

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Competition announcement, acknowledgements, and closing remarks

Activities & Workshops

Throughout the day, visitors can take part in a range of creative and interactive activities, including:

Jewellery making (create and take home a piece)
Pirate-themed craft workshop (design a pirate hat or ship sail)
Organic perfume-making (subject to availability)
Face painting and glitter decoration

The Pirate Redesign Competition offers participants the chance to win a family trip to Disneyland Paris. Please note that capacity for this activity is limited and operates on a first come, first served basis. Time per participant will be restricted to ensure fair access.

Live Music:

Live gospel performances will take place throughout the day, featuring:

Gospel Touch
Soul Evangelists
K & G Gospel Choirs

Further performance timings will be confirmed.

Food & Drink:

Food will be available on the day from What Keziah Cooks, the catering company of former Young Master Chef of the Year, Keziah Whittaker.

Important Information

This is a family-friendly event; children must be accompanied by an adult
Some activities have limited capacity and may involve queueing
The ship is a historic environment with steep stairs and uneven surfaces
Visitors are encouraged to dress in pirate-themed costumes

Price

£Free