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The Pirates of Penzance Tickets

Set sail for some swash-buckling, plank-walking, toe-tapping fun.

This production is recommended for ages 5+ (No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise.)

Performance dates

2 December 2024 - 21 February 2025

Run time 2hrs 15mins (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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The Pirates of Penzance Tickets

Set to make waves, ENO’s smash hit production of *Pirates of Penzance* will return to the London Coliseum this winter. Regarded as one of **Gilbert and Sullivan**’s most popular operas and featuring a memorable score, it will have audiences toe-tapping all over again. Take the plunge and book your tickets to see this treasure of a show!

About The Pirates of Penzance

This legendary comical opera features a splendidly silly storyline, wild wordplay, and well-loved songs. It follows the story of an apprentice pirate who sets out to woo the Major General's daughter, while his bumbling, clumsy shipmates try to outwit an equally inept party of policemen. The opera which first premiered in 1879, has been revived in a magical and vibrant new staging, that brings out the sunshine in the story.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

  • The opera was adapted as a film in 1983 and called The Pirate Movie*, it starred Kevin Kline as the Pirate King* and **Angela Lansbury** as Ruth, the Pirate Maid.
  • The Major-General’s song has been called Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous patter song, it’s referenced in modern-day films and TV shows including *Despicable Me 3.*
  • The musical in 1981 won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.

Cast

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  • Major-General Stanley** - Richard Suart
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  • The Pirate King** - John Savournin
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  • Samuel** - Henry Neill
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  • Frederic** - William Morgan
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  • Sergeant of the Police** - James Creswell
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  • Mabel** - Isabelle Peters
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  • Edith –** Bethan Langford
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  • Kate –** Anna Elizabeth Cooper
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  • Ruth –** Gaynor Keeble

Creatives

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  • Conductor - ** Natalie Murray Beale
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  • Director -** Mike Leigh
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  • Revival Director** - Sarah Tipple
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  • Designer** - Alison Chitty
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  • Original Lighting Designer** - Paul Pyant
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  • Revival Lighting Designer** - Gary James
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  • Original Choreographer** - Francesca Jaynes

Upcoming Performance Times

Friday24 January 2025
Saturday25 January 2025
Saturday25 January 2025
Thursday30 January 2025
Saturday1 February 2025
Tuesday4 February 2025
Thursday6 February 2025
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Special notes

Sung in English, with subtitles projected above the stage.

Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.

Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.

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