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The Pirates of Penzance

Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
2:00pm to 4:30pm

Part of: The Pirates of Penzance

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Join us for the season opener of Foote in the Door's 11th Season! Set Sail for Adventure with “The Pirates of Penzance”!

Get ready for a rollicking good time with Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance”! This delightful and comedic romp takes you on a swashbuckling journey through the high seas and British shores, brimming with unforgettable melodies, charming characters, and witty wordplay.

The story follows young Frederic, who, having completed his apprenticeship with a band of bumbling pirates, discovers he is bound by a peculiar technicality to serve them for another 63 years. Amidst romantic entanglements, hilarious misunderstandings, and a series of riotous escapades, Frederic must navigate his way through love, duty, and pirate lore.

Featuring iconic songs like "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General," this operetta combines sparkling satire with exuberant performances and lavish costumes. Perfect for all ages, “The Pirates of Penzance” promises a memorable theatrical experience filled with laughter, romance, and the adventurous spirit of pirate life.Join us for an evening of musical delight and high-spirited fun—where the pirates are charmingly inept, the romance is delightfully tangled, and the laughs are as plentiful as the treasure!


La Cité Francophone

Theatre Servus Credit Union

8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Edmonton, AB, T6C 3N1


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