| Sullivan, Arthur (1842-1900) | Pirates of Penzance | Libretto by W.S. Gilbert |
| Opera Holland Park | ||
| David Eaton | Conductor | |
| John Savournin | Director | |
| Rachel Szmukler | Set Designer, Costume Designer | |
| Jake Wiltshire | Lighting Designer | |
| David Hulston | Choreography | |
| Opera Holland Park Chorus | ||
| City of London Sinfonia | ||
| Charles Court Opera | ||
| Richard Burkhard | Baritone | Major General Stanley |
| John Savournin | Baritone | Pirate King |
| Daisy Brown | Soprano | Mabel |
| Peter Kirk | Tenor | Frederic |
| Yvonne Howard | Mezzo-soprano | Ruth |
| Frederick Long | Bass | Samuel |
| Trevor Bowes | Bass | Sergeant of Police |
| Alys Mererid Roberts | Soprano | Edith |
| Sophie Dicks | Mezzo-soprano | Kate |
| Lotte Betts-Dean | Mezzo-soprano | Isabel |
Sometimes, skulls and crossbones can be a bit of a bind
Frederic can’t wait to turn 21. He never really wanted to be a pirate and sail the Cornish Main. But for now he’s caught between a marauding crew that lacks killer instinct, a squad of overly empathetic policemen, and a modern major-general’s bevy of purposeful daughters. Chock-a-block with wit, charm and a treasure chest of hits, Gilbert and Sullivan sail triumphantly back into Holland Park.
Part of Opera Holland Park’s 2021 Season in their new 400-seat performance space. Built with sustainable materials and located in the heart of one of London’s most beautiful parks, the newly designed auditorium offers audiences an immediate connection to the emotional drama of opera, while also being customised for safe social distancing, and providing greater accessibility.