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The Pirates of Penzance at Wanstead Park, Epping Forest
Friday 29th July 2022 7:00PM
Tickets £10 children (0-12yrs) £17 Adults (plus booking fee) Book Here.
The Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera in two acts by the celebrated Gilbert and Sullivan with Gilbert providing the words, and Sullivan the music. The opera's official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York on 31 December 1879.
The storyline: Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?
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.
Running time (approx): 2hrs 10mins (including 20 minute interval)
Please bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic.
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:30PM
Starts at 7:00PM
Location
Wanstead Park - The Temple Enclosure, London, E11 2LS
The Temple and Wanstead Park are within 15 minutes' walk from Wanstead station (Central Line). Wanstead Park is also served along Blake Hall Road by buses 101, 308 and W19. For the most up to date information and help with planning your journey, you may find the Transport for London journey planner useful.
