H.M.S. Pinafore
Synopsis
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. English National Opera staging directed by Cal McCrystal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cal McCrystal
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- H.M.S. Pinafore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- ENO: English National Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cal McCrystal
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Cal McCrystal
Director
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About H.M.S. Pinafore
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What is H.M.S. Pinafore about?
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. English National Opera staging directed by Cal McCrystal.
Who directed H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore was directed by Cal McCrystal.
Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore?
The principal cast of H.M.S. Pinafore includes Les Dennis, John Savournin, Alexandra Oomens, Henry Waddington, Hilary Summers.
When was H.M.S. Pinafore released and how long is it?
H.M.S. Pinafore was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for H.M.S. Pinafore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for H.M.S. Pinafore was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).