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Opens: December 2, 2024
Closing: February 21, 2025
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Batten down the hatches. Strike the colours. The pirates are back. The ENO’s smash-hit production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling farce returns shortly – and is set to get audiences toe-tapping along all over again.



With its splendidly silly storyline, wild wordplay and well-loved songs, this Mike Leigh-created production is irresistibly feel-good. An apprentice pirate woos the Major General’s daughter, while his bungling buccaneer-shipmates try to outwit an equally inept party of policemen. Its vibrant staging brings out the sunshine in the story.



The Pirates of Penzance is one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operas and contains some of their most memorable melodies. These include ‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General’, ‘A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One’ and ‘With Cat-like Tread’.



This revival is directed by Sarah Tipple and conducted by Natalie Murray Beale. G&S favourites and ENO regulars Richard Suart and John Savournin are the Major General and the Pirate King respectively. Meanwhile, ENO Harewood Artist Isabelle Peters sings the role of Mabel, and former Harewood artist William Morgan is Frederic.



Co-production with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and the Saarländische Staatstheater Saarbrücken.



__Assisted performance__


BSL signed: Saturday 8 February 2025 at 2.30pm


Relaxed performance: Thursday 30 January 2025, 1pm


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Opera Idaho Continues OPERATINI Series With SECRETS & DISCOVERIES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2021


Opera Idaho continues its Operatini program with Operatini: Secrets & Discoveries on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Baritone Will Liverman Releases DREAMS OF A NEW DAY: Songs by Black Composers on Cedille Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2021


Today, baritone Will Liverman has released Dreams of a New Day: Songs by Black Composers with pianist Paul Sánchez on Cedille Records. Liverman says, “Right now, it is more important than ever to celebrate the contributions of Black composers, and I’m honored to give voice to the art songs on this album.'

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Spring Season of Streamed Events
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2021


Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its upcoming spring season of streamed events , including FACING THE MUSIC interviews with Sheila Hancock, Philip Quast, Patricia Routledge, Imelda Staunton and Giles Terera, an encore screening of Celebrating Sondheim, and more!

The Atlanta Opera Presents Jamie Barton, Kevin Burdette and Morris Robinson in LOVE LETTERS TO ATLANTA
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021


The Atlanta Opera has now released the first three Love Letters to Atlanta. Hailed as “a series of affecting short films” (Wall Street Journal), this new video series gives individual members of the Atlanta Opera Company Players – twelve world-class singers hired for the duration of the season, all of whom are resident in Atlanta and the southeast – the chance to celebrate the Georgia capital and its inhabitants by singing a song of personal significance at an iconic Atlanta venue.

At Home Artists Project Presents A SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2021


At Home Artist Project Presents: A Short Play Festival, featuring three short length plays. At Home Artists Project is a virtual space for new work.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE, ANNA KARENINA and More to Stream for International Theater Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2021


Broadway On Demand will present a new theatrical event, as part of its “International Theater Month” theme, including the documentary In the Company of Actors (January 9), Anna Karenina the Musical (January 16), the South Korean production of Xcalibur (January 23) and an all-male production Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance (January 30).

Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Stream Globally This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021


Due to popular demand, Sasha Regan's award-winning all-male take on W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE returns to screens from Monday 29th March – Monday 5th April 2021 on www.stream.theatre .

BWW Previews: Pajama Cast Party & Studio Tenn Present 'A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS' December 21st
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 17, 2020


Birdland, Studio Tenn, Cassidy & Caruso, and FIVE divas! Merry Everything!

Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Set To Stream Online
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2020


Due to popular demand, Sasha Regan's award-winning all-male take on Gilbert & Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE is making its way to your screens from 28th December 2020 – 3rd January 2021 on www.stream.theatre . Recorded live last Sunday at the recent critically acclaimed run at the Palace Theatre, expect a much-needed dose of musical comedy over the festive season. The perfect tonic to raise spirits at this difficult time and a show the whole family will enjoy. 

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Palace Theatre
by Bella Bevan - Dec 14, 2020


Sasha Regan's award-winning all-male take on Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance returned to the West End this weekend at The Palace Theatre.

Opera Tampa Announces Outdoor 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020


Opera Tampa has announced its revived 2020-2021 season at the outdoor Riverwalk Stage at the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

£25 Golden Tickets Released To Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020


Don't miss the chance to snap up a midweek golden £25 SATURDAY NIGHT TICKET to Sasha Regan's ALL-MALE THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE using Promo Code: POP25 when booking.

Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Opens This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020


Sasha Regan's award-winning All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opens this weekend at the Palace Theatre!

Sasha Regan Makes West End Theatre Accessible for All With £25 Tickets to THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2020


For this weekend only there is a £25 ticket offer on all seats to Sasha’s award-winning all-male take on Gilbert & Sullivan’s THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. The offer will run until Sunday 6th December at midnight.

THE SHOWS MUST GO ON Presents 42 STREET Starring Bonnie Langford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020


Join The Shows Must Go On from this Friday 4th December for the multi-award winning production of 42nd Street starring stage legend Bonnie Langford! The show will be available to view for 48 hours. 

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 30 - Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, Linda Eder, Liz Callaway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2020


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the new Christmas album from Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, new music from Linda Eder, Liz Callaway, and more.

Introducing the Cast of Sasha Regan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2020


Introducing Sasha Regan's ALL-MALE THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE cast. They have boarded the pirate ship and are on route to the Palace Theatre for 2 nights, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. The ship is carrying a star crew of burly pirates and an abundance of lasses in petticoats and plenty of rum! What's not to love!

Los teatros de Londres reabrirán en diciembre
by Cristina Martinez - Nov 26, 2020


Los teatros de Londres pueden reabrir oficialmente tras alcanzar la capital británica la 'segunda fase' de restricciones sanitarias. Según las reglas de las fases del gobierno británico, los espectáculos que presenten distancia social entre el público podrán volver a subir el telón.

Husband And Wife Opera Stars John Riesen And Gillian Lynn Cotter Release New Holiday Album, CHRISTMAS AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020


Opera singers and real-life husband and wife John Riesen, tenor, and Gillian Lynn Cotter (Riesen), mezzo-soprano, have compiled a collection of their favorite holiday tunes in the classic styles of Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Michael Buble, and more.

Nimax Theatres Adds Second Night For Sasha Regan's All Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020


Due to overwhelming demand, Sasha Regan's award-winning All Male 'The Pirates of Penzance' will run for a second night at the Palace Theatre London.

Sasha Regan Brings THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE to the Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020


Regan's popular all-male take on W. S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' will hit the Palace Theatre on Sunday 13th December. The show is already proving a hit - tickets are flying and there are limited seats due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Booking early is recommended.

Sasha Regan Steers her Pirate Ship to London's Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020


Running a small Off-West End Theatre, planning tours, staging a concert and bringing up a young family during the Coronavirus pandemic might sound daunting to many, but to Sasha Regan it's a daily challenge. Since March, the award-winning director and theatre owner has been fighting a long battle to keep the Union Theatre in Southwark open.

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Gets a Surprise Message from THE BOYS IN THE BAND Costar Matt Bomer
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 10, 2020


Zachary Quinto introduces his dogs, gets a surprise message from a mystery friend and makes some shocking quarantine confessions.

Reschedued Dates Announced For The World Premiere Of EXPRESS G&S
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020


Due to the upcoming lockdown 'Express G&S' will now get its rescheduled world premiere at the newly configured, socially distanced Pleasance Theatre, London N1, from Tuesday 2 - Sunday 7 February, 2021.

ArtsEd Appoints David Ian to Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020


ArtsEd has announced the appointment of David Ian to their Board of Trustees. Chief Executive of his eponymous production company, and the recipient of five Olivier awards and three Tony nominations, David is a world-renowned theatre producer with a highly successful career spanning over 30 years.

The Pirates of Penzance History

Other Productions of The Pirates of Penzance

1879   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1879   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1880   New York Unknown
New York
1880   West End London Production
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1884   West End London Revival
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1900   Broadway Unknown
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1912   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1918   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1926   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1927   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1931   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1933   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1935   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1939   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1940   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1942   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1944   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1946   Broadway Unknown
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1948   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1949   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1951   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1952   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1955   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1961   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1977   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1979   Off-Broadway LOOM Revival
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1981   Broadway Broadway Transfer
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1981   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End London Production
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1985   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2006   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Production
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2007   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2017   West End English National Opera Revival
West End
   West End
West End
2025   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production
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