The Pirates of Penzance
Synopsis
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
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Jon English
The Pirate King
Simon Gallaher
Frederic
Helen Donaldson
Mabel Stanley
Toni Lamond
Ruth
Derek Metzger
Major-General Stanley
Tim Tyler
The Police Sergeant
Susie French
Edith (The Fabulous Singlettes)
Melissa Langton
Kate (The Fabulous Singlettes)
Anna Butera
Isabel (The Fabulous Singlettes)
Marc James
Samuel
Glynn Nicholas
The Original Major-General Stanley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Schaefer, Peter Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvyn Morrow, William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
- Original Score
- William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Pirates of Penzance
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Essgee Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Schaefer, Peter Butler
Melvyn Morrow, William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
Simon Gallaher
Department Leadership Roster
Melvyn Morrow
Writer
Craig Schaefer
Director
Peter Butler
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Simon Gallaher
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates of Penzance
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What is The Pirates of Penzance about?
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Craig Schaefer, Peter Butler.
Who stars in The Pirates of Penzance?
The principal cast of The Pirates of Penzance includes Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Helen Donaldson, Toni Lamond, Derek Metzger.
When was The Pirates of Penzance released and how long is it?
The Pirates of Penzance was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates of Penzance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates of Penzance was composed by William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan.