Pirate pranks and maritime mayhem will be at the Royals shopping centre during half term.

Young sea dogs are invited to the Southend centre on Thursday, June 3 to enjoy high jinx on the high seas as Happy the Clown entertains with nautical nonsense.

There is a treasure hunt with a prize of a Playmobile ship set worth £50. The first 400 recruits will receive a free eye patch.

The show will take place at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm.

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