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Theatre on the lawn: HMS Pinafore

Castle Drogo is host to award-winning Illyria's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore

  • Booking advisable

Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of six outstanding performers from the world of musical theatre, on a spectacular nautical set and using Sir Arthur Sullivan’s full score.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult visit the plough to book£19.00
Child visit the plough to book£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01805 624624 Booking via the Plough Arts Centre theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/hms-pinafore

Meeting point

The performance will be on the circular lawn at Castle Drogo. Follow the signs from the car park.

What to bring and wear

Bring a picnic and dress for the weather.

Other

Organised by the Plough Arts Centre

Contact info

The Plough Arts Centre

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