The Pirates of Penzance comes to Droitwich this August
Outdoor Theatre: The Pirates of Penzance is coming to Hanbury Hall near Droitwich on Saturday 22 August 2026. The all-ages performance runs from 7pm to 9.30pm, and advance booking is essential. Ticket prices are not stated in the Visit Worcestershire Events listing, so visitors should check the event website for current prices when booking.
The venue is Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich, WR9 7EA. With an approximate running time of 120 minutes and a 20-minute interval, the production offers a full evening of Gilbert and Sullivan comedy in an outdoor theatre setting.
Gilbert and Sullivan comedy beneath the open sky
The story centres on Frederick, who was born on 29 February and is contracted to serve the Pirate King until his 21st birthday—not simply until he has lived for 21 years. Because that birthday arrives only in a leap year, the distinction threatens to keep him in a life of crime until the age of 84.
The plot follows the efforts of the inept Penzance constabulary to protect Frederick and asks whether his sweetheart, Mabel, will wait through his unexpectedly long commitment. The event description highlights the operetta’s mix of melodrama, sharp satire and wit.
The production is listed as suitable for all ages, making it an option for families as well as established Gilbert and Sullivan audiences. It follows another family-oriented outdoor production at the venue, with Pinocchio at Hanbury Hall scheduled earlier in August.
Timing your visit to Hanbury Hall
The advertised event window is 7pm to 9.30pm. The performance itself lasts approximately two hours, including a 20-minute interval, so visitors should use the longer listed window when planning their evening rather than relying only on the running time.
The supplied listing does not name the performers or production company. It also gives no details about transport arrangements, accessibility provisions or food availability. Anyone who needs that information should confirm it through the booking channel before attending.
Booking and venue details
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
- Venue: Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich, WR9 7EA
- Running time: Approximately 120 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
- Audience: Suitable for all ages
- Price: See the event website for current prices
- Entry: Advance booking is essential
Booking and current price information are available through the Visit Worcestershire Events listing. Visitors can also use the telephone booking number provided in the listing: 0344 249 1895.
Source: Visit Worcestershire Events
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The date, time, venue, running time, audience suitability and booking requirement were taken from the published Visit Worcestershire Events listing.
- Confirmed the performance date as Saturday 22 August 2026.
- Confirmed the advertised event window as 7pm to 9.30pm.
- Confirmed Hanbury Hall and the WR9 7EA venue address.
- Noted that booking is essential and prices are not stated in the supplied listing.
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- 2026-08-22 09:49
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