Illyria - The Pirates Of Penzance

About the show

Welcome to our second, Bute Arts Society, Summer event of 2026 - an Operetta from illyria theatre who perform indoors on Bute due to the unpredictable weather, even in Summer!

Frederick, apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. The Pirate King learns that Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February, checks the contract’s small print – and realises he has only had four birthdays. Will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operetta is performed by a 6-strong cast of actor/singers with a fully orchestrated accompaniment. Join Illyria for an evening of glittering wit, razor sharp satire and glorious music.

RUNNING TIME (approx): 2hrs (inc 20 minute interval)
Suitable for all ages.

TICKETS: when purchasing an Adult Ticket you may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Childrens' Tickets Free of Charge.
Children attend Free thanks to the support of the D'Oyly Carte Trust.

PLEASE NOTE: this performance is INDOORS in the Main Hall of Rothesay Joint Campus.

'Illyria supports the Equity Union’s Charter for Outdoor Theatre’.