Logie Steading, Forres, on Thursday 13th August 2026 at 7:00pm.
Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment,
The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.
Running time (approx): 120-minutes (inc 20 minute interval)
Recommended for all ages.
Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing & picnic. No umbrellas please!
Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Car parking 100m from performance area.
Tickets £21.68 (includes booking fee), concessions available.
Cancellation in dangerous weather only, when performance will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable.
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