Vancouver Opera presents HMS Pinafore

Vancouver Opera presents the joyful production of HMS Pinafore by acclaimed creative duo W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Four performances of the wildly popular opera will be performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Saturday April 30, Thursday May 5, and Saturday May 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday May 8.

Gilbert and Sullivan's comedic tale is a delightful combination of forbidden love across class divides and the shenanigans that take place along the way. Poking fun at social hierarchies and packed with absurd characters, this wildly popular operetta delivers plenty of laughs and memorable music. Building on the witty word play and comedy of this production, writer and comedian JD Derbyshire collaborated with director Brenna Corner to adapt the libretto for a modern audience. Rosemary Thompson makes her Vancouver Opera conducting debut with an all-star cast including soprano Caitlin Wood, tenor Ernesto Ramirez, baritones Jorell Williams, Peter McGillivray and Marcus Nance along with mezzo-soprano Megan Latham.

Come aboard the HMS Pinafore where an inept Admiral who has never been upon the ocean, sets sail "over the bright blue sea". Commanded by the beloved Captain Corcoran, the proud sailors service the ship while the handsome sailor Ralph Rackstraw dreams of love. He's enamoured with the beautiful captain's daughter, Josephine, who is betrothed to the hapless Admiral, but pines for the humble seaman. Hilarity ensues during this humorous tale of love, honour and duty alongside catchy tunes.

HMS Pinafore is sung in English with English SURTITLES™ projected above the stage. Tickets for the performance are on sale through the Vancouver Opera box office either by phone at 604-683-0222 or online.

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