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Outdoor Theatre-Illyria presents 'Pirates of Penzance' by Gilbert & Sullivan

Illyria's production of Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Packed with hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit and as fresh as if it had been written today.

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Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February and is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year. Can the inept Penzance constabulary protect him? How will he endure a life of crime until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Packed with hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit and as fresh as if it had been written today.

Running time (approx): 2hrs (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages. Under-3s go free. Assistance dogs only

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Child-under 16£13.00
All Adult Ticket£19.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Garden to rear of Killerton house

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather.

Accessibility

There will be a buggy shuttle service running from the car park to the garden on the evening. Assistance dogs only

Other

Gates will open at 6pm.

Contact info

National Trust Box Office

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