The Pirates of Penzance
London Coliseum, London
Set sail for some swash-buckling, plank-walking, toe-tapping fun.
Running until Friday 21 February 2025
Batten down the hatches. Strike the colours. The pirates are back. The ENO’s smash-hit production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling farce returns shortly – and is set to get audiences toe-tapping along all over again.
Overview
With its splendidly silly storyline, wild wordplay and well-loved songs, this Mike Leigh-created production is irresistibly feel-good. An apprentice pirate woos the Major General’s daughter, while his bungling buccaneer-shipmates try to outwit an equally inept party of policemen. Its vibrant staging brings out the sunshine in the story.
Age Restriction
This production is recommended for ages 5+ (No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise.)Run time
2hrs 15mins (inc. interval)Important Notice
Sung in English, with subtitles projected above the stage. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately. Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.Venue Address
Nearest Tube Station
Leicester Square
Nearest Train Station
Charing Cross