The Pirates of Penzance at Place, Fowey
Place, Cornwall, PL23 1BS
Sunday 20th September 2026 6:00PM

Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment,

The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.

Running time (approx): 120-minutes (inc 20 minute interval)
Recommended for all ages.

Bring your own seating/rugs, cushions, suitable clothing and a picnic. Refreshments available to buy on site.
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Venue is wheelchair accessible over grass on a gravel driveway.
Parking: There is no parking on site, however all of Fowey's car parks are within easy walking distance and are free after 4pm.

At Place, we are committed to improving accessibility across the site. However, due to the age of the building and geographical constraints, there are some significant limitations. If you have accessibility needs and would like to attend please get in touch at www.placefowey.com/get-in-touch
Event Details
Doors Open at 5:00PM
Starts at 6:00PM

Location
Place, Cornwall, PL23 1BS