Die Piraten von Penzance

Experience The Pirates of Penzance, one of the most humorous and charming operettas ever created! The famous duo Gilbert & Sullivan masterfully subverts all expectations with British wit and satirical finesse: pirates in the tranquil idyll of Penzance – a brilliant parody of romantic adventure tales!

The story begins with a fateful misunderstanding: instead of being trained as a pilot, young Frederic is mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates due to his governess’s confusion between “pilot“ and “pirate.“ On his 21st birthday, he should finally be free – but having been born in a leap year, he is, by pirate logic, only five years old. Amidst this absurd dilemma, Frederic falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of a Major-General. Will love prevail, and can the pirates be defeated? A surprising resolution awaits – of course, under the benevolent eye of the Queen.

The production is directed by Spymonkey, the celebrated physical comedy duo, who already thrilled audiences and critics at the Volksoper with Orpheus in the Underworld. With plenty of humor, slapstick, and exuberant energy, they now bring the most British of all operettas to the stage.

Book your tickets now and enjoy an evening full of British humor, lively music, and whimsical pirate adventures!

program

Die Piraten von Penzance
Operette von Arthur Sullivan und W. S. Gilbert
In deutscher und englischer Sprache mit deutschen und englischen Übertiteln

Place

Volksoper Vienna – A Musical Theater of Tradition, Diversity, and Joy

The Volksoper Vienna is one of Austria’s leading opera houses and an essential part of Vienna’s vibrant cultural scene. Renowned for its diverse program, which includes opera, operetta, musicals, and ballet, it provides high-quality entertainment appealing to audiences of all ages.

Since its opening in 1898, the Volksoper has delighted visitors with charming productions, outstanding artists, and a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Among the classics regularly performed are world-famous operettas such as Johann Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus" or Franz Lehár’s "The Merry Widow," along with renowned operas, musicals, and contemporary performances.

The Volksoper is celebrated for its lively atmosphere and audience-friendly performances, focusing equally on entertainment and musical excellence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U6 Station Währinger Straße – Volksoper – direct access

• Lines 40, 41, 42 (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop) – directly in front of the venue

• Line 40A (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop)