Join the international-award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre for their performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at Wheal Martyn Clay Works.
Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy. 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.
Pre-theatre meals are available to order in advance.
Bring your own seating. On hard ground not suitable for rugs. Wear suitable clothing.
The café will be open selling refreshments. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all ages.
Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: The doors will open at 6:00pm, performance will start at 7:00pm.
Running time (approx): 2hr (inc 20 minute interval)
Tickets: Adult – £19.51, children (5-15yrs) – £13.01, children under 5 – free, registered carers (free – one per paid booking)
Venue: Wheal Martyn Clay Works
To book your tickets and pre-theatre meals: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/illyria/t-jznyaao
