The Pirates of Penzance at Hayes Theatre

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.
A 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.

Prices

Previews
Adult $69
Concession/Group (8+) $64
Under 35 $55

Mid-Week Matinees
Adult $79
Concession/Group (8+) $69
Under 35 $60

Weeknights & Saturday Matinees
Adult $84
Concession/Group (8+) $74
Under 35 $65

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Adult $89
Concession/Group (8+) $79

*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.