Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance, is packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel? Embark on a delightful journey with The Pirates of Penzance, where we unravel the captivating storyline of this timeless comic opera. Dive into the adventures of its charming characters, listen to the best songs (including famous tunes like the Major General’s patter song and ‘Climbing over Rocky Mountain’).

Production Team

Director: Anhelina Musiiaka
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Alice Bell
Assistant Choreographer: Rish Malhotra
Musical Director/Producer: Fiona Sunderland
Musical Director: Gray Wood
Musical Director: Maddie Skidmore
Creative Director: Grace Almond
Producer: Imogen Norman

Principal Cast

Ella (Cinderella): Eleanor Tipper
Topher (Prince Charming): Will Bartlett
Marie (Fairy Godmother): Charlotte Chan
Madame (Evil Stepmother): Jodie Silvanus
Gabrielle: Poppy Smith
Charlotte: Katie Ringrose
Jean-Michel: Gabriel Oram
Lord Pinkleton (Town Crier): Rey Austin
Ensemble Soloists: Charlie Chung, Jamie Ireland, Sophie Martinez Freitas, Elie Pembrey, Yasmin Rahman, Jenny Samuel, Fiona Tang