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Opens: December 2, 2024
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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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Sasha Regan Brings The All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To The Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2020


Sasha Regan and her All-male Company brings THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, one of W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's best-known classic operettas, to the home of D'Oyly Carte opera on Sunday 13th December for one night.  Originally known as The Royal English Opera House, the Palace Theatre was founded by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1891 and opened with Sir Arthur Sullivan's Ivanhoe. 

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks About the Broadway Shutdown on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 20, 2020


The actor reflects on the cultural impact of theater closures and talks about his performance in Netflix's “The Boys in the Band.”

Opera Theatre of St. Louis Announces 2020-21 Digital Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020


Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced a bold 2020–21 season full of historic company firsts, from a diverse line-up of dynamic, digital performances during the winter months to an open-air Festival Season in Spring 2021.

2020-2021 SEASON FULL OF HISTORIC FIRSTS AT OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
by Steve Callahan - Oct 19, 2020


Opera Theatre of Saint Louis announces adventurous season of streaming and out-door opera.

Charles Court Opera Present EXPRESS G&S The Complete Works Of Gilbert & Sullivan... In 75 Minutes!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020


All aboard The G&S Express for the very model of a modern major mash up as award-winning Charles Court Opera, a?oeThe masters of G&S in small spaces,a?? take on the - probably ill advised - challenge of performing the complete works of Gilbert & Sullivan - in just 75 minutes!

BWW Interview: Opera Holland Park's James Clutton Talks Programming During The Pandemic
by Marianka Swain - Sep 20, 2020


Opera Holland Park unfortunately couldn't proceed with its planned 2020 summer season, but this very special venue was among the first to leap into action with a series of open-air concerts instead - from all-star operatic galas to a dash of musical theatre with Sondheim's A Little Night Music (read our review here). James Clutton, Director of Opera at OHP, tells BroadwayWorld about how they made the shows work with Covid-19 safety measures, why opera is for all, and his hopes for returning at full strength in 2021.

Sun Valley Opera Presents GARDEN CONCERT AL FRESCO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2020


On Friday, September 25, Sun Valley Opera will feature Seattle-based singer and actress Cayman Ilika in an outdoor performance, titled Garden Concert Al Fresco!

Paper Mill Playhouse Extends Outdoor Dining and Brookside Cabaret Through October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020


Paper Mill Playhouse is extending outdoor cabaret performances into October due to the extremely popular demand of its alfresco summer Brookside Cabaret series at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant, along with newly added Wednesday-night a?oeRocktobera?? entertainment.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Go Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020


Join seven principal performers of the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) for a one-of-a-kind virtual concert experience on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 7pm. Celebrating the repertoire of prolific theatrical team, Gilbert and Sullivan, the company's Wand'ring Minstrels offer a personal, at-home concert in I Have a Song to Sing, O!

The Van Wezel Announces Additional Virtual Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2020


The Van Wezel has announced four additional digital presentations coming up in 2020, including something for everyone!

Skylight Music Theatre Announces SATURDAY IN THE PARK WITH ANDREW - SKYLIGHT NIGHT 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


Skylight Music Theatre announced today Saturday in the Park with Andrew- Skylight Night 2020 to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. (CDT) to benefit Skylight Music Theatre.

BWW Blog: A Voice Heard Around The World - An Interview with Jeremy Powell
by Student Blogger: Bella Bosco - Aug 18, 2020


I am very excited about todaya??s post because it's about one of the most important kinds of relationships any student in musical theatre can have--their voice teacher. I'm so proud to introduce BroadwayWorld readers to my remarkable voice teacher, Jeremy Powell.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces 2021 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020


“The 2021 season at the Utah Shakespeare will be like no other in our history,” said Executive Producer Frank Mack in announcing the upcoming theatre season. “It is our sixtieth year, it is dedicated to our founder, Fred C. Adams, and it marks our return to producing after missing 2020. It will be a magnificent experience.”

Chaunice Chapman to Star in NOTHING IN COMMON By Natasha Cobb In The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2020


The JOCUNDA MUSIC, FILM & THEATRE FESTIVAL will resent A Virtual Play Reading of SOUL TO SQUEEZE written and directed by Meagan Meehan, NOTHING IN COMMON written by Natasha Cobb and directed by Van Dirk Fisher and GLOBAL INFERNO written by Chris Bergmann and directed by Rhonda Goldstein on Zoom on.

ENO Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For ENO DRIVE & LIVE at Alexandra Palace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020


The English National Opera (ENO) announces the full details of the first ENO Drive & Live - Europe's first live drive-in opera production that audiences can safely experience from their cars.

New London Barn Playhouse Announced Three Online Events For August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020


The New London Barn Playhouse has announced three upcoming virtual events in the month of August.

Stratford Festival Mourns The Death Of Brent Carver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2020


The Stratford Festival is devastated to learn of the death of Brent Carver, an actor of incomparable talent, winner of a Tony Award for his starring role in Kiss of the Spider Woman, and a long-time Stratford Festival company member.

Jason Robert Brown, Carolee Carmello, Chita Rivera & More Pay Tribute to Brent Carver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. This evening, Carver's Broadway colleagues took to social media to celebrate his life and legacy.

Tony Award Winner Brent Carver Has Passed Away At Age 68
by Alan Henry - Aug 6, 2020


BroadwayWorld has learned that Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. Born in 1951, the Canadian actor Brent Carver was a star of both stage and screen.

Charles Court Opera Will Perform Outdoor Production Of H.M.S. PINAFORE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2020


Charles Court Opera - a??the masters of G&S in small spacesa?? - are to come out of lockdown with a specially customised outdoor staging of their Offie award-winning production of a??H.M.S. Pinaforea?? at The Maltinga??s Open Air Theatre Festival on Monday 24 August.

Atlanta Opera Announces Atlanta Opera Company Players
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2020


a??a??a??a??a??a??a?? The Atlanta Opera announces the formation of the Atlanta Opera Company Players, featuring twelve world-class singers, all resident in Atlanta and the southeast, who will collaborate with the company's leadership team to reimagine its 2020a?'21 season.

Jazz Icon and Actor Annie Ross Has Passed Away at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that jazz icon and actor Annie Ross has passed away at age 89.

Opera Saratoga Announces THE PIRATES' PAJAMA PARTY & TREASURE HUNT Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020


Opera Saratoga has announced The Pirates' Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt, the company's first-ever Virtual Gala. The online event replaces Opera on the Lake, the company'sGala that had previously been scheduled for June but had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sugar Creek Opera Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2020


Sugar Creek Opera Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 7:30pm.

The Pirates of Penzance History

Other Productions of The Pirates of Penzance

1879   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1879   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1880   New York Unknown
New York
1880   West End London Production
West End
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
Broadway
1977   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1979   Off-Broadway LOOM Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Transfer
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1981   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End London Production
West End
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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