Outdoor Theatre: HMS Pinafore
Join award-winning Illyria Theatre in the gardens at Hanbury Hall as they perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore on Saturday 23 August.
- 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?
Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of six outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.
Running time: 120-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket 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 details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Upcoming events
North Worcestershire Artist Collective: Reflections and Realities
Explore an exhibition by the North Worcestershire Artist Collective in the Long Gallery from Wednesday 2 July - Wednesday 16 July.
Books and Babyccinos
Bring along your little ones for storytelling, babyccinos, sensory toys and colouring activities in the historic spaces in the Courtyard Kitchen.
Happy Birthday Mr Thornhill
Come and celebrate the life and works of Sir James Thornhill on the 350th anniversary of his birth in a new exhibition in the Hall this summer.
Medicinal Garden Walks
Discover the amazing medicinal properties of plants on a guided walk around the formal gardens with a knowledgeable guide.