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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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

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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.

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on
23 May to 16 Sep 2025
at
11:30 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Parent and Child Mindfulness 

Join Billie, beside the lake, for an hour of mindfulness and connection with your child.

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on
25 May 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
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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.

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on
28 May to 31 Aug 2025
at
07:00 to 08:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Yoga 

Start your day off with yoga in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake Area.

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on
28 May to 2 Jul 2025
at
09:15 to 10:15
+ 5 other dates or times