The Pirates of Penzance

The University of St Andrews Gilbert and Sullivan Society

The Pirates of Penzance poster

The Studio
Paradise in Augustines

Musicals and Opera

Performances: 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th August
Start time: 15:30 (2hrs)

Pirate apprentice Frederic finds himself at a crossroads as he reaches the supposed end of his apprenticeship – does he stay with the pirates he has known all his life, or does he join the police in hunting them down, in order to be with his beloved Mabel? Filled with iconic music, hilarious misunderstandings, and a love story for the ages, this famous show is sure to impress.

Content Warnings

Age guidance: 8+

  • Strobe lighting