theatre

G&S Society presents The Pirates of Penzance

At Byre Theatre, St Andrews · 3 performances from Tue 27 Oct to Thu 29 Oct.

Run Time 2 hours 50 minutes (90m, 20m int, 60m) The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert and Sullivan’s most well-known work, tells a gripping tale of swashbuckling pirates, an incompetent policemen, and swooning maidens. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live