The Pirates of Penzance

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Operetta Closed 18 February 2008

Gielgud TheatreShaftesbury Avenue, London

The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance in London for a strictly limited season of just 16 performances presented by The Carl Rosa Opera Company.

Orphaned pirates, flat footed policemen, a bevy of blushing maidens and the pretty daughter of Major General Stanley - all the ingredients for a fabulous recipe of Gilbert and Sullivan at their very best. Sullivan's ever popular and memorable score contains some of his most beautiful writing as Gilbert, in his most topsy turvy of all plots, leads us through the squashbuckling world of young Frederic, the Pirate apprentice, who was born on February 29th in a leap year and therefore won't be 21 and come of age until he is 84!

The Carl Rosa Opera Company's 2008 London Season comprises of the following three Gilbert and Sullivan operettas:
• The Mikado: From 30 January to 9 February 2008
• Iolanthe: From 11 to 16 February 2008
• The Pirates of Penzance: From 18 February to 1 March 2008