Pirates of Penzance, Summer 2005 - Show Synopsis

Pirates of Penzance is arguably the most popular and humorous of Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas.

Sullivan's energetic score contains some of his most beautiful music; Gilbert's characters in his most topsy-turvy of plots include Frederic, the pirate's apprentice, who was born on February 29th in a leap year and therefore won't be 21 until he's 84; the Pirate King and his men; Major General Stanley an his daughters; and the local constabulary led by the Sergeant of Police. Great songs include “I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General”, “With Cat-Like Tread”, “Poor Wandering One” among many others.

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Show report

Pirates of Penzance was ELOD's first production after moving back at Wyllyotts theatre and took place from 28th June to 2nd July 2005. Julia Rufey directed a superb and energetic production which had the audience gripped. Mark Newport once again provided an excellent musical backing.

The show proved very popular with both longtime ELODs fans and those in Potters Bar new to ELODs, and we very much appreciate the support given to the show.

Cast list

The cast of Pirates of Penzance was as follows.

Major General Stanley: Roger Rufey
The Pirate King: Howard Wright
Samuel: David Boushel
Frederic: Patrick Rufey
Sergeant of Police: Richard Bodek
Mabel: Corinne Asghar
Ruth: Caroline Cody
Edith: Helen White
Kate: Julia Harris
Isabel: Alison Hall