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Outdoor Theatre: The Pirates of Penzance

Join award-winning Illyria Theatre in the gardens at Hanbury Hall as they perform Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance on Saturday 22 August.

  • Booking essential

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: 120-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval

Suitability: Suitable for all ages.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £18.00
Child £12.00
Family 1A 3C£46.00
Family 2A 2C£50.00
Family 2A 3C£60.00
Concession Essential Companion£0.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

The performance area is approx. 180 meters from the visitor car park, on the events lawn next to the Hall. A buggy will be available to transport you from the car park to the performance area if needed. The performance area is wheelchair accessible, and there is an accessible toilet in the café.

Meeting point

When you arrive at the venue, parking is available in the main visitor car park. The performance area is located on the events lawn, to the right hand side of the Hall.

Suitability for children

Suitable for all ages

What to bring and wear

Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic if you wish.

Other

For those wishing to purchase refreshments, the Stables Café will be open before the performance begins and during the interval. Toilets are located in the Stableyard, adjacent to the café facility.

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