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The Pirates of Penzance
October 26, 2017 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 9:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 28, 2017
One event on October 28, 2017 at 2:00pm
One event on October 29, 2017 at 3:00pm
Adventure on the high seas! Set sail for one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular hits, the irrepressible, irresponsible, but irresistible Pirates of Penzance!
26 – 29th October 2017
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
In a world where steam is supreme… It’s The Pirates of Penzance as you’ve never seen it before!
GSOV proudly presents a bold new vision of one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular hits, reimagined with inventive flair by director Nicholas Renfree-Marks, and featuring the magnificent GSOV live orchestra conducted by the incomparable Trevor Henley.
An alternate England during WW1… A pirate ship to capture your imagination!
Starring seasoned performers from opera, musical theatre and comedy, this madcap melee of maidens fair and feisty, pirates rum-filled and rumbustious, police crafty but cowardly and a sweetheart who’s a slave to duty, showcases Gilbert & Sullivan at their best and brightest – a consistent fan favourite for music-lovers worldwide.
Set sail for action and adventure and expect nothing short of steampunk stunts, swordplay and sensational singing. Don’t miss this show!