The Pirates of Penzance - Live Open Air Theatre Performed by Illyria at The Lenches Amphitheatre

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 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 inept 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!” and “The Modern Major General”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.

Recommended for all ages. Running time: 120-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval.

Gates open from 2.30pm. Pop up cafe, local ice creams and a licensed bar on site.

Picnic style, afternoon tea or ploughman's boxes available to pre-order when you buy your tickets.

Our terraces are grassed but for your own comfort, please bring a picnic chair or blanket to sit on.

Free Parking on site. Blue Badge Accessible Parking available.