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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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Full Cast Announced For 107th Mountain Play HELLO, DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2019


The Mountain Play a?" Casting is complete for the Mountain Play's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which will treat the San Francisco Bay Area to a parade of comedy, wonderful music and life affirming joy.

Opera Saratoga Announces MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019


Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.

Opera Saratoga 2020 Summer Festival New York Premiere Of SKY ON SWINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019


Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.

Opera Saratoga 2020 Summer Festival: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.

Sasha Regan's All-male H.M.S. PINAFORE Docking At Wilton's Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


Sasha Regan's All Male H.M.S. Pinafore sails into the beautiful Wilton's Music Hall from 15th April - 9th May 2020. The production follows hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed, award-winning All Male The Pirates of Penzance. Wilton's marks the first port of call for H.M.S. Pinafore before the ship and crew departs on their next tour since the critically acclaimed 2016 voyage.

Opera Saratoga's 2019 Fiscal Year Closes With Critical Acclaim For Artistic Programs and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


At Opera Saratoga's Annual Meeting on Sunday December 8, 2020, a new slate of officers was elected, followed by the announcement of the results from the company's 2019 fiscal year, which closed on September 30, 2019. The company reported another year of artistic and financial success thanks to the generosity, engagement and partnership of communities throughout the lower Adirondack and New York State capital regions.

Opera Saratoga's 2019 Fiscal Year Closes With the Election Of New Board President, Launch Of New Opera Saratoga Guild, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019


At Opera Saratoga's Annual Meeting on Sunday December 8, 2020, a new slate of officers was elected, followed by the announcement of the results from the company's 2019 fiscal year, which closed on September 30, 2019. The company reported another year of artistic and financial success thanks to the generosity, engagement and partnership of communities throughout the lower Adirondack and New York State capital regions.

Photo Flash: First Look at A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019


The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has released production images for its West End production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Matt Harrison working in association with Kneehigh and abridged by Kate Kennedy, which runs at the Criterion Theatre until 17 January 2020, with its official press matinee taking place on 10 December, marking the final production in the 2019 NYT REP Season.

BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update: EVITA - Fulton Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019


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Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast and Creative for RUDDIGORE, OR THE WITCH'S CURSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for Ruddigore, or The Witch's Curse, presented January 3-19, 2020 in collaboration with Milwaukee Opera Theatre. Skylight celebrates its long history of producing the works of W.S. Gilbert (book and lyrics) and Arthur Sullivan (music) with an imaginatively reinvigorated production of this classic gothic operetta. Ruddigore will be performed in a special, limited run in the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Zachary James Brings Wagner-Themed DAS RHINESTONE Burlesque To The Slipper Room
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019


Wagnerian vaudeville, parody pastiche, and Bayreuth burlesque await guests at DAS RHINESTONE, an evening of serious singing, sequins, and plenty of WTF operatic moments to get you in or distract you from the holiday spirit. Zachary James, appearing courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera, brings Wagner's diva daddy Wotan to glittering, semi-nude life at this one night only event on December 23 at New York's The Slipper Room (167 Orchard Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Production Photos of Charles Court Opera's THE NATIVITY PANTO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019


The King's Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera are have announced the full cast for The Nativity Panto – A Not-So Silent Night, starring Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman. The panto runs from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020, with a press night on Tuesday 3 December 2019.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Omaha Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019


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Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: MOULIN ROUGE's Ricky Rojas Bakes Something Spectacular Spectacular!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Nov 15, 2019


In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking!

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast for 28th Annual Production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019


Pittsburgh CLO is announced casting for the 28th annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 6-22 at the Byham Theater. This year's production will feature lavish costumes, thrilling effects and a talented ensemble of both new and returning performers. Broadway star Mark Jacoby returns to Pittsburgh CLO to lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are now available by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office.

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Mesa Encore Theatre
by Timothy Shawver - Nov 13, 2019


Mesa Encore Theatre's current production of Gilbert and Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE pushes the already campy comic opera.

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Charms at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - Nov 10, 2019


It's 140 years old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.

Clint Holmes Kicks Off The Rrazz Room Headliner Series At Mizner Park Cultural
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019


 This 2019/2020 season, the talent performing at The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is truly something for all tastes at the intimate and comfortable venue, where audiences have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite artists up close and personal.  There is nothing quite like the connection between the performers and their audience in an intimate setting like that of The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center. 

Arizona Theatre Company Dedicates 2019-20 Season To Memory Of Brian Jerome Peterson
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019


Arizona Theatre Company (Sean Daniels, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is dedicating the 2019-20 season to the memory of Brian Jerome Peterson, who designed sound for more than 90 ATC productions during a 34-year tenure with the company.

Utopia Opera Will Present Gilbert & Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE in New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2019


On Saturday, November 23 at 3pm and 7:30pm and on Sunday, November 24 at 3pm, Utopia Opera opens its 9th season with W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's perennially popular comic opera, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, in a fully-staged production performed with chamber orchestra at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (695 Park Avenue).

Extra 16 Tour Dates Added For Comedy Legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019


Comedy great Jasper Carrott and genius impressionist Alistair McGowan have announced an additional 16 dates to their current tour due to popular demand.

Casting Announced For THE NATIVITY PANTO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019


The King's Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera have announced the full cast for The Nativity Panto a?" A Not-So Silent Night, starring Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman. The panto runs from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020, with a press night on Tuesday 3 December 2019.

BWW Previews: THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE Makes its Oklahoma Premiere at the Burg Theatre at Oklahoma City University
by Jessica Vanek - Oct 30, 2019


BWW Previews: THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE Makes its Oklahoma Premiere at the Wanda L Bass School of Music's Burg Theatre at Oklahoma City University

TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- David Garrison on Richard Nixon and George Wallace
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2019


BroadwayWorld is checking in with the cast to uncover some little known facts about the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as David Garrison gives us a lesson on Richard Nixon and George Wallace.

TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Marc Kudisch on Richard J. Daley
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2019


BroadwayWorld is checking in with the cast to uncover some little known facts about the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Marc Kudisch gives us a lesson on Richard J,. Daley.

The Pirates of Penzance History

Other Productions of The Pirates of Penzance

1879   Regional (UK) World Premiere
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1879   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1880   New York Unknown
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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
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1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1977   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
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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
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   West End
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2025   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production
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