The Pirates of Penzance Tickets
Set sail for some swash-buckling, plank-walking, toe-tapping fun.This production is recommended for ages 5+ (No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise.)
Performance dates
2 December 2024 - 21 February 2025
Run time: 2hrs 15mins (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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The Pirates of Penzance Tickets
Set to make waves, ENO’s smash hit production of *Pirates of Penzance* will return to the London Coliseum this winter. Regarded as one of **Gilbert and Sullivan**’s most popular operas and featuring a memorable score, it will have audiences toe-tapping all over again. Take the plunge and book your tickets to see this treasure of a show!
About The Pirates of Penzance
This legendary comical opera features a splendidly silly storyline, wild wordplay, and well-loved songs. It follows the story of an apprentice pirate who sets out to woo the Major General's daughter, while his bumbling, clumsy shipmates try to outwit an equally inept party of policemen. The opera which first premiered in 1879, has been revived in a magical and vibrant new staging, that brings out the sunshine in the story.
Facts and Critical Acclaim
- The opera was adapted as a film in 1983 and called The Pirate Movie*, it starred Kevin Kline as the Pirate King* and **Angela Lansbury** as Ruth, the Pirate Maid.
- The Major-General’s song has been called Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous patter song, it’s referenced in modern-day films and TV shows including *Despicable Me 3.*
- The musical in 1981 won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.
Cast
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- Major-General Stanley** - Richard Suart **
- The Pirate King** - John Savournin **
- Samuel** - Henry Neill **
- Frederic** - William Morgan **
- Sergeant of the Police** - James Creswell **
- Mabel** - Isabelle Peters **
- Edith –** Bethan Langford **
- Kate –** Anna Elizabeth Cooper **
- Ruth –** Gaynor Keeble
Creatives
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- Conductor - ** Natalie Murray Beale **
- Director -** Mike Leigh **
- Revival Director** - Sarah Tipple **
- Designer** - Alison Chitty **
- Original Lighting Designer** - Paul Pyant **
- Revival Lighting Designer** - Gary James **
- Original Choreographer** - Francesca Jaynes
Special notes
Sung in English, with subtitles projected above the stage.
Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.
Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.
Recent Reviews
Excellent performances, some sound lost as we were in the UC tier row K, bit underwhelmed as the orchestra lost some of its sound. Also disappointed there was no encore as traditionally audience participation in this was missing.
Very good enjoying show everyone was very good
As last time we saw this production it was marvellous. The cast and orchestra were on their finest form on a Saturday afternoon. It was so good to see so many children enjoying G&S - long may it last for them!
Great fun. Ideal introduction to light opera for my son.
This was my first time watching this show and I was disappointed. The vocals were quiet for those in the Upper Circle and there was generally a lack of oomph in the performance. I didn't like the staging either. It is a real shame as I loved the production of Pinafore a couple of years ago and was blown away by it. The talent is there; it was just tepid.
I know how hard the cast work to produce a show like this. Sadly, I was disappointed with the sound quality (I stress not the quality of their voices) and really did find it hard to hear the dialogue properly. Thankfully the screen that gave the words to the songs was invaluable, even though I know the songs well this really did help. The orchestra was brilliant! On a more positive note I just love this beautiful theatre! Though the prices for drinks and ice cream was on the expensive side.
Great show. Oozing class and wit. We sat in top tier and at times it was to quite but still impressive.
Pirates of Penzance was a wonderful show. Full of humour and brilliant lyrics.
Absolutely brilliant. What a performance.
Very enjoyable show. Booking on line very straightforward. Balcony seats bearable but a little uncomfortable. view and sound fine and great value at £13
Brilliant
Excellent, very enjoyable. Great singing and acting. Orchestra also very good.
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