The Pirates of Penzance
Hayes Theatre Co and The Art House Wyong presents
The Pirates of Penzance

14 Feb 2025 to 22 Mar 2025

The G&S classic… re-wired and re-booted.

(Swash) buckle up for an epic voyage…

Hayes Artistic Directors Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer harness the irreverent, genre-busting spirit of a sprawling, satirical, musical masterwork, and bring it to raucous new life for a 21st-century audience. This brand-new, boisterously joyful adaptation is brought to life by just four bold performers (plus one even bolder onstage swing!).

Between them, this intrepid quartet bring to life:

The Pirate King, devoted to a life of swashbuckling and skullduggery – as long as the hours aren’t too demanding.
Ruth, the nursemaid who hasn’t been entirely truthful, but who reveals a natural talent and appetite for piracy.
Mabel, a young woman thirsty for new experiences (and just plain thirsty).
Frederic, our young hero thrown into an existential battle between his old and new worlds by a series of irritating administrative errors.
Major-General devoted to respectability, but tormented by the shame he has brought onto his ancestors-by-purchase.
Plus; the motley pirate crew, a troupe of singing police recruits, Mabel’s eclectic group of sisters; and the faithful piratical accomplice/pianist, Fish Cake.

Book onstage seating to be a part of the action!

Times

Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm

*No matinee performance on Thu 20 Feb
*Post show Q&A on Tuesday 25 February
*Captioned performance on Wednesday 5 March

Running Time

Approx. 2 hours – including interval

Content Warnings

Some mildly salty language, comically inept stage combat, and risk of spontaneous harmonica.
Also, theatrical haze and flashing lights.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Captioned Performance - WED 5 MAR

Onstage Seating

There are multiple onstage seating options for this performance, including Sofas, an Armchair and Table Seating. All chairs are cushioned, upholstered furniture.
Table seating includes high stools.

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Venue
Hayes Theatre Co
Session TimesTicket PricesDuration
Approx. 2 hours including interval
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