Sarah Pugh in “The Pirates of Penzance” with Illyria Theatre

Sarah Pugh is embarking on a national tour of “The Pirates of Penzance” with Illyria Theatre Company. 

Performed by a 6-strong cast of actor/singers with specially-orchestrated jauntily-nautical accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance gets the complete Illyria treatment. Despite the reduction in scale not a single word from WS Gilbert’s libretto is cut, nor a single note or harmony from Sir Arthur Sullivan’s score unsung.    

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With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today. It is packed-full of memorable songs such as To be a Pirate King!, Modern Major General and A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One.

To book tickets and to view the full tour dates, click here!

Running time (approx): 2hrs 10mins (including 20 minute interval)