Pirates of Penzance

Illyria presents The Pirates of Penzance, at The Kymin Gardens

Join Illyria for an amazing outdoor theatre production of The Pirates of Penzance on the beautiful Kymin garden.

Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?

With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today. It is packed-full of memorable songs such as To be a Pirate King!, Modern Major General and A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One.

Bring your picnic and settle down for a fantastic night of fun, laughter, and those well-known hilarious songs!

Running time (approx.): 2hrs 10mins (including 20 minute interval)

Notes: Please bring low-backed chairs or blankets and dress warm! You are welcome to bring a picnic (no BBQs sorry). Light refreshments will be available. There is no shelter if wet. No gazebos or large garden parasols permitted. Umbrellas are not permitted unless you are seated in the back row and dogs other than assistance dogs are not permitted.

There is no car parking at this venue.

Terms & Conditions: Only severe thunderstorms will stop the performance and every effort will be made to re-start. Illyria will make every effort to complete the performance and reserve the right to stop and start the action as required. Performances are never cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time and then only in the event of severe weather. Please note that we cannot give refunds for cancellation or abandonment as a result of weather. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser for reasons other than the weather.

Cancellation in the event of dangerous weather only when performance will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable.