The Pirates of Penzance

The G&S classic… re-wired and re-booted.

(Swash) buckle up for an epic voyage…

Hayes Artistic Directors Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer harness the irreverent genre-busting spirit of a sprawling satirical musical masterwork and bring it to raucous new life for a 21st-century audience. This brand-new boisterously joyful adaptation is brought to life by just four bold performers (plus one even bolder onstage swing!).

Between them this intrepid quartet bring to life:

The Pirate King devoted to a life of swashbuckling and skullduggery – as long as the hours aren’t too demanding.

Ruth the nursemaid who hasn’t been entirely truthful but who reveals a natural talent and appetite for piracy.

Mabel a young woman thirsty for new experiences (and just plain thirsty).

Frederic our young hero thrown into an existential battle between his old and new worlds by a series of irritating administrative errors.

A Major-General devoted to respectability but tormented by the shame he has brought onto his ancestors-by-purchase.

Plus; the motley pirate crew a troupe of singing police recruits Mabel’s eclectic group of sisters; and the faithful piratical accomplice/pianist Fish Cake.

Book onstage seating to be a part of the action!

Times

Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm

Thursday 1:00pm

Saturday 2:00pm

Sunday 5:00pm

*No matinee performance on Thu 20 Feb

*Post show Q&A on Tuesday 25 February

*Captioned performance on Wednesday 5 March

Running Time

Approx. 2 hours – including interval

Content Warnings

Some mildly salty language comically inept stage combat and risk of spontaneous harmonica.

Also theatrical haze and flashing lights.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Captioned Performance - WED 5 MAR

Onstage Seating

There are multiple onstage seating options for this performance including Sofas an Armchair and Table Seating. All chairs are cushioned upholstered furniture.

Table seating includes high stools.

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