News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
The Pirates of Penzance West End

The Pirates of Penzance - Articles Page 4

Ages: 8+
Opens: December 2, 2024
Closing: February 21, 2025
Buy Tickets from: £12

The Pirates of Penzance West End Tickets, News, Info & More


London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London

Buy Tickets to The Pirates of Penzance


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


The Pirates of Penzance - West End Cast

Get The Pirates of Penzance Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

The Pirates of Penzance - West End Articles Page 4

Photos: A Frightfully Fun Night At CABARET ON THE COUCH at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023


See photos from Cabaret on the Couch at The Green Room 42.

Cabaret on the Couch To Bring ALL TREATS, NO TRICKS To The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023


Join the Halloween celebration with Cabaret on the Couch Live at The Green Room 42. Don't miss this spooky night of rising stars and stage veterans on October 26th at 9:30pm. Get your tickets now!

Dianne Fraser to Perform Songs From Debut Album YOU AND I - THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF LESLIE BRICUSSE at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023


Acclaimed Los Angeles cabaret artist Dianne Fraser will make a rare East Coast appearance in December to celebrate the release of her debut album, You and I – The Words and Music of Leslie Bricusse. Learn where and when to see her!

Seaglass Theater Company to Present SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023


On November 4 at 7:30PM, and November 5 at 3:00PM, Seaglass Theater Company will present Sondheim Tribute Revue at Gallery X in New Bedford. Get all the details here!

DAUGHTERS OF LEDA Comes to Wagner College Theatre Stage One
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023


This 2023/24 season, Wagner College theatre's Stage One invites you to witness a masterpiece in the making with the workshop of Daughters of Leda, written and directed by Wagner alum, Remy Van Collen.

Florida Grand Opera Opens 2023�"2024 Season With Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


Florida Grand Opera (FGO)’s 82nd season opens with La traviata. Learn more about the opera here!

State Theatre Company South Australia Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


An all new line-up comprising new Australian works, a big Broadway hit and a world premiere book adaptation will form State Theatre Company South Australia’s 2024 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Casting Set For KNOCKING ON THE WALL at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023


The final cast has been announced for Knocking on the Wall, a bold new staging of a trilogy of short plays by Scotland's first major female playwright, Ena Lamont Stewart. Learn more about the cast here!

Baritone Will Liverman Announces New EP 'The Dunbar/Moore Sessions - Volume I'
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2023


Following the hugely successful releases of his albums Dreams of a New Day – Songs by Black Composers (released by Cedille in 2021; GRAMMY nominee for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album) and Whither Must I Wander (released by Odradek in 2020), GRAMMY Award winning baritone Will Liverman announces his first EP.

Exclusive: Before Graciela Daniele Was a Broadway Legend...
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2023


THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is inspired by the early life story of an icon of the American stage: Broadway legend Graciela Daniele. Who was she before she was a Broadway legend? You'll have to see the show to find out. In the meantime, check out a quick recap of her incredible career in this video!

Erika Henningsen, Jason Gotay, and More Set For EVER AFTER in Concert at the Ordway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023


This special event will kick off the Ordway's 2023-2024 season and give audiences an exclusive look at the latest songs from a musical in development, Ever After, based on the 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore.

Robbie Fairchild, Gary Wilmot, and Briana Craig Will Lead World Premiere of THE ARTIST in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023


Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

LoMotion Live Opens Season With TENDERLY:THE SONGS OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023


LoMotion Live will open their season with the cabaret, TENDERLY:THE SONGS OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY with Susan Speidel and Joseph Regan. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Tracee Beazer Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT at 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023


Tracee Beazer joins Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series at 54 Below on October 14th, 9:30pm. Learn more about the concert here!

LoMotion Live Opens Season With TENDERLY: THE SONGS OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


LoMotion Live will open their season with the cabaret, TENDERLY:THE SONGS OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY with Susan Speidel and Joseph Regan. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Sep 1, 2023


This year, the Fringe Festival returned more than half a million dollars to its talented, hardworking artists. Toronto Fringe may be over, but other festivals aren't! Our critic saw 59 shows in this year's festival. Here are some of her final comments as we look forward to Fringe 2024.

Dustin and Courtney Cunningham Debut New Cabaret in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series This September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023


Dustin and Courtney Cunningham will return to the Spotlight Cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse, September 13 and 14, 2023 with their latest cabaret entitled - Musical Memories: The Composers that Shaped Us. Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano. 

Gloucester Stage to Present the World Premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023


Gloucester Stage Company has announced the world premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN, written by John Minigan and directed by Bryn Boice. The production will open on Friday, September 1, and run through September 24 at Gloucester Stage Company's historic waterfront theater.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song Present PERENNIALS This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023


​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2023-24 Mainstage season with Perennials - Songs For Every Season on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Kaufman Music Center And New York Festival Of Song to Present PERENNIALS - SONGS FOR EVERY SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023


Join Kaufman Music Center and New York Festival of Song for the season opening concert, 'Perennials - Songs For Every Season,' on September 28 at Merkin Hall. Don't miss this celebration of music's power to guide us through the year.

Atlanta Opera Opens Season With Paul Moravec's THE SHINING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2023


The Atlanta Opera opens its 2023-24 season in collaboration with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center for the East Coast premiere of Paul Moravec's The Shining, a chilling new production of the opera based on Stephen King's 1977 bestselling novel, with a libretto by Mark Campbell (Sep 15–Oct 1).

20 SECONDS, Award-Winning Play with Music, to Make New York City Premiere in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023


Discover the details of the New York City premiere of '20 Seconds,' an award-winning play with music. Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Opera Naples Celebrates Italian Culture And Cuisine With EUROFEST, August 15
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023


Opera Naples, one of Naples' leading performing arts organizations, invites patrons to enjoy EuroFest 2023: La Dolce Vita on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at Alberto's on Fifth, 868 5th Ave S., Naples.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Performed At Fort Salem Theater Beginning August 11
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023


Fort Salem Theater has announced the star-studded cast of their upcoming production of the beloved musical masterpiece, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Audiences are invited to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with comedy, romance, and unforgettable melodies, as this timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic takes center stage from August 11th to August 20th, 2023.

Florida Grand Opera Announces Casting For 2023�"24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023


Florida Grand Opera announces an exciting mix of internationally acclaimed artists, South Florida favorites, and rising stars for its 82nd consecutive season featuring three of the lyric stage's most popular titles.

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
West End
1900   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1912   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1918   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1926   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1927   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1931   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1933   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1935   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1939   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1940   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1942   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1944   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1946   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1948   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1949   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1951   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1952   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1955   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
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
Broadway
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
Broadway

Videos