“The Pirates of Penzance”  or  “The Slave of Duty”

Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular show, The Pirates of Penzance, is a rollicking, delightfully funny tale of a band of soft-tempered pirates.

Mistakenly apprenticed to a pirate (instead of a pilot) by his nursemaid Ruth at the age of eight, the handsome Frederic is now 21 and, though quite fond of the group of joyous and fun-loving pirates, chooses to abandon his profession and “lead a blameless life henceforth”, dedicating himself instead to their eradication.

Shortly after leaving them, he encounters a gaggle of beautiful maidens (one of who, Mabel, steals his heart) and their father, the eccentric Major General.

The whole group has a fun-in with the pirates themselves before escaping on the false premise that the Major General is an orphan – a fact these tenderhearted pirates simply cannot help but take into account, given the fact the majority of them are orphans themselves and “know what it’s like”.

Just as Frederic is ready to lead a band of lily-livered policemen to take out the Pirate King and his men, a secret is uncovered that will change his fate forever, but naturally all comes out right in the end.

Beloved since its premiere in 1879, The Pirates of Penzance (or The Slave of Duty) is a delightful farce of a classic that is fun for all ages.

Featuring:  tba

A message from Beverley Amateur Dramatics: Re Covid Requirements – From 31 January 2022 WA Government requirements allow only double vaccinated people to attend theatres. Please be aware that you will be required to check in to the venue and to show proof of double vaccination (see wa.gov.au for Covid information). If you cannot show the required proof, then please do not proceed with a booking.

Wheelchair & Companion Card holders please phone to make your booking.

Venue:  Beverley Platform Theatre
120 Vincent Street, Beverley

Performance Dates:  March 11, 12, 18, 19

Unfortunately due to current Covid restrictions the Beverley Amateur Dramatics have had to postpone this season to later in the year. All patrons who have purchased tickets will be contacted by TAZ Tix from Monday 14th Feb.

Times:
All evening shows at 7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm
Table bookings contact 0417 983 410

Please check-in at the door on arrival.
Cash/Card bar – licensed venue (no byo)
you are welcome to bring your nibbles/snacks

Tickets: 
Standard $25, Concession (pre-sale only $20), Children under 12 years $10
Transaction fee applies

Enquiries phone TAZ Tix 9255 3336