
Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera
Sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes – Gilbert and Sullivan’s dazzling The Pirates of Penzance comes to ENO in a highly anticipated new production from renowned film maker and director Mike Leigh. This much-loved comic opera is a showcase of brilliant humour and razor-sharp wit and features a sparkling score chock-full of memorable melodies and catchy tunes.
Top Billed Cast

Joshua Bloom
The Pirate King

Andrew Shore
Major-General Stanley
Jonathan Lemalu
Sergeant of Police
Claudia Boyle
Mabel Stanley
Featured Crew

Mike Leigh
Production Director
Andrew Morahan
Director
W.S. Gilbert
Writer
David Parry
Conductor
Dione Orrom
Producer
Justin Ribbons
Executive Producer
Craig Shurn
Executive Producer

Alison Chitty
Costume Design
Christopher Woodhams
Production Manager
Paul Pyant
Lighting Design
Arthur Sullivan
Music
Francesca Jaynes
Choreographer