About Pirates of Penzance

Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera is packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes.

Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel?

Complete with an ensemble from the “Pirates Who Sing and Dance” Summer camp, Pirates of Penzance is a fun swashbuckling adventure with fun song and dance and the occasional sword fight. This show is a fun evening for the whole family!

College of The Albemarle