What's OnThe Pirates of Penzance
Ahoy, matey! From 4 December 2024 to 21 February 2025, the ENO’s smash-hit The Pirates of Penzance returns to the London Coliseum, bringing swashbuckling adventure and toe-tapping tunes to the West End.
- Dates 24/01/2025 - 21/02/2025
- Location English National Opera, Saint Martin's Lane, London, UK
- Price ££
Get ready for laugh-out-loud antics, unforgettable melodies, and a gloriously silly story featuring the dashing Pirate King, bumbling policemen, and a lovestruck apprentice pirate.
With timeless classics like “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General” and “With Cat-like Tread,” this vibrant production is a must-see.
Directed by Sarah Tipple and conducted by Natalie Murray Beale, this revival stars G&S icons Richard Suart as the Major General and John Savournin as the Pirate King, with Isabelle Peters and William Morgan as the romantic leads.
Set sail for a night of laughter, music, and mischief. Book your tickets now and experience the magic of The Pirates of Penzance live on stage this festive season and beyond!
A co-production with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Saarländische Staatstheater Saarbrücken.

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