HMS Pinafore presented by Illyria
Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.
- Booking essential
Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy - the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria said of the original production in 1878: “We are NOT amused!” Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her social-climbing father insists that she is to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty – whose roving eye has already noticed her. The young lovers are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon. Can revelations made by Buttercup, the dockside vendor, enable everyone to marry their true hearts’ loves?
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £19.00 |
| Child | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Online sales only Please arrive 10 minutes before the show is scheduled to start.
- Meeting point
This is an outdoor event. Please meet at the Main Gate and travel through to the Lake Area.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring a comfy seat, your picnic and weather appropriate clothes for the show
- Accessibility
There are toilet facilities, an accessible toilet and a baby changing facility. Grounds - partly accessible, some hard standing paths near cafe, wider Forest paths are grass and can be very muddy in winter. Mobility parking - in Shell House car park
Upcoming events
Hatfield Forest walks -Houblons and Hornbeams
Discover the fascinating story of Hatfield Forest on a walk through the history of this extraordinary ancient hunting forest.
Parent and Child Mindfulness
Join Billie, beside the lake, for an hour of mindfulness and connection with your child.
Breathwork in the Forest
A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.