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Outdoor theatre: Illyria presents The Pirates of Penzance at Hatchlands Park

Illyria theatre returns to Hatchlands Park to perform one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most beloved comic operas. With its razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.

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Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29 February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment.

Running time is approximately 120 mins (including a 20-minute interval).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £21.68
Child 5-16 years£10.84
Concession Registered carer - one per paid booking£0.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0333 666 4466

Accessibility

The west lawn and garden area is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Meeting point

Arrive at Visitor Reception to present your tickets. The performance takes place on the west lawn in front of the house. Gates open at 6pm.

Suitability for children

Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather conditions on the night. Lawn chairs and picnics are very welcome.

Other

This is an open air event and will go ahead in all weather conditions.

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