Would-be pirates are encouraged to dress up, say “Arrrrrrrr” a lot, pepper their conversation with nautical terms, sing sea shanties and partake in the odd nip of rum.

They can also adopt a ridiculous pirate name at www.gangstaname.com/pirate_name.php

Members of the Stage Left Theatre Troupe Goldfields WA were getting in some practice at the Kalgoorlie Cup race meeting last Saturday.

They will also be at a pirate-themed Shenanigans, 7-10pm tonight at the Kalgoorlie Country Club, 110 Egan Street.

Come along dressed as a pirate and prepared to walk the plank for what promises to be a hilarious night of Shenanigans theatrical team games. Cost is $15 to help raise funds for representation at the 2008 Regional Arts Australia Art @ the Heart event.

Stage Left is also rehearsing its final production for the year which will be The Pirates of Penzance performed in a “theatre in the bush” extravaganza at Hampton Hill Station on October 31 and November 1, 7 and 8.

Tickets for the performances are about to go on sale. Email stageleft@wowkal.com for details.