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All aboard for the classic nautical comic caper, Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, brought to you by Illyria.

Set on board the warship HMS Pinafore, the opera cheerfully mocks such Great British institutions as Class, Patriotism and the Royal Navy.

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph a common sailor; but her father wants her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. The couple are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon.

Only when certain revelations are made by Buttercup, a dockside vendor, can everyone end up freely marrying their true hearts’ loves. This comic opera gets the complete Illyria treatment, faithfully performed by a reduced cast on a beautiful nautical set.

Bring your own seating, picnic and suitable attire for the weather. Please note unless management and the cast assess the weather as a risk, the show will go on even if raining.

Wheelchair accessible although please note this is an historic site so the ground is very uneven and seating areas will be more accessible than others. Assistance dogs and well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Ticket prices (including booking fee):

Adults: £19, Children (under 18): £11, Family (2+2): £54, Under 3: Free