The Pirates of Penzance

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Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP
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Pirates (Penzance) Ltd in Association with Tarantara Productions

Gilbert and Sullivan's

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Directed by Donna Stirrup

Conducted by Martin Handley

 

Join us for Gilbert and Sullivan’s touching, witty masterpiece with a nearly 50 strong company of international singers and orchestra to do justice to Sullivan’s brilliant score.

The Pirates of Penzance deserves its well-loved position in our theatrical history: full of wonderful tunes, witty lyrics and very British situations!

The story of a pirate’s apprentice who falls head-over-heels in love with the daughter of Major-General - and the hilariously silly consequences, a story we will tell with clarity, humour, humanity, love and commitment to Gilbert and Sullivan’s genius.

Donna Stirrup (Glyndebourne, ENO) directs a brand-new production with a vibrant company, some of whom have years of experience of this repertoire under their belts, and some who are at the beginning of surely brilliant careers. Martin Handley (ENO, Royal Danish Opera, Carl Rosa Opera, D’Oyly Carte Opera, BBC Radio 3) conducts the wonderful orchestra.

Nearly 150 years after first playing in New York City, The Pirates of Penzance remains one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works, with adaptations over the years winning many awards including a Tony Award for Best Revival and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. It contains some of their most memorable melodies including ‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General’ and ‘A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One’ and remains one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

Jump aboard for a joyful adventure which will bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular masterpiece to life for long time fans and new audiences alike.

Cast includes Benjamin Bevan, Barry Clark, Guy Elliott, Jonathan Eyers, Sioned Gwen Davies and Ellie Laugharne.

Guide Prices

£29.50 - £47.50

Concessions & Students £4 off (Top 3 prices)

Under 16s £10 off (Top 3 prices)

Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (Top 3 prices)

School Groups 10+ £20 incl. BF (Wed - Thu)

Ovation Plus and Premium members 15% off (Max 4 tickets)

Prices inclusive of £2.50 per ticket booking fee

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets
  • Telephone (public)

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

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Opening Times

Openings 15 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025

* Times: 7.30pm
Thur & Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Run time: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including interval

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