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The Pirates of Penzance
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. Opera Australia's 2006 rendition of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera.
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Plot Summary
This production of Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved comic opera follows Frederic, a young pirate who, upon reaching his 21st birthday, is released from his indentured servitude to a band of pirates. He falls instantly in love with Mabel, one of the Major-General's many daughters, but his pirate lineage poses a significant obstacle to their union. Complications arise due to a clerical error in his birth year, binding him to the pirates until the turn of the century.
Critical Reception
The 2006 production of 'The Pirates of Penzance' was generally well-received, celebrated for its faithful adaptation of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Reviewers praised the vibrant performances, the sharp comedic timing, and the visual spectacle, noting its success in bringing a beloved classic to life for contemporary audiences. It was seen as a delightful and entertaining rendition that appealed to both long-time fans and newcomers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful and spirited rendition of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan work.
Applauded for strong vocal performances and excellent comedic delivery.
Noted as a visually engaging and thoroughly entertaining production.
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Fun Fact
The original 'Pirates of Penzance' premiered simultaneously in London and New York on December 31, 1879, to circumvent American copyright laws.
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