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HMS Pinafore at Wanstead Park
Wanstead Park, Epping Forest
Friday 8th August 2025 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00pm)
Running time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages.
Tickets: Children 3 - 16yrs £10, Adults £18, Under 3s free (plus a booking fee)
Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy - the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria said of the original production in 1878: “We are NOT amused!” Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her social-climbing father insists that she is to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty – whose roving eye has already noticed her. The young lovers are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon. Can revelations made by Buttercup, the dockside vendor, enable everyone to marry their true hearts’ loves?
Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.
Please bring your own seating/rug, warm clothes and picnic.
Find out more about Illyris Theatre Company here.
The Temple and Wanstead Park are within 15 minutes' walk from Wanstead station (Central Line). Wanstead Park is also served along Blake Hall Road by buses 101, 308 and W19. For the most up to date information and help with planning your journey, you may find the Transport for London journey planner useful.
