Illyria presents The Pirates of Penzance
Sun 16 Aug
|Stenton Village Playing field
Running Time: Approx. 120 mins (including a 20-minute interval) This outdoor theatre event will go ahead regardless of weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
Time & Location
16 Aug 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
Stenton Village Playing field, Stenton, Dunbar EH42 1TE, UK
About The Event
Join Award Winning Illyria for a Captivating Performance in Stenton Village Playing Field!
Pack your camping chairs/blankets, bring a picnic, and settle in for a delightful summer evening of open-air theatre in the beautiful East Lammermuir foothills village of Stenton.
Frederick, apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. The Pirate King learns that Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February, checks the contract’s small print – and realises he has only had four birthdays. Will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?
Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular operetta is performed by a 6-strong cast of actor/singers with a fully orchestrated accompaniment. Join Illyria for an evening of glittering wit, razor sharp satire and glorious music.
Gates open at 5pm | Show starts at 6pm