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Illyria's production of Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Packed with hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit and as fresh as if it had been written today.

Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February and is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year. Can the inept Penzance constabulary protect him? How will he endure a life of crime until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Packed with hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit and as fresh as if it had been written today.

Running time (approx): 2hrs (inc 20 minute interval)

Please note:

• Meet at the Garden to rear of Killerton house
• This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather.
• There will be a buggy shuttle service running from the car park to the garden on the evening.
• Assistance dogs only
• Suitable for all ages. Under-3s go free.
• Doors will open at 6pm.