The Pirates of Penzance (2006): Cast & Plot
The Pirates of Penzance is a 2006 romantic comedy directed by Bruce Best, starring David Hobson as Frederic, Taryn Fiebig and John Bolton-Wood. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Bruce Best
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pirates of Penzance About?
The premise of The Pirates of Penzance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frederic was mistakenly bound as a pirate apprentice instead of a pilot. When he finally turns 21, his indenture ends and he leaves the pirates. He falls in love with Mabel, one of Major‑General Stanley’s many daughters, and they plan to marry. Trouble ensues when the pirates also aim to wed the other daughters, and Frederic discovers his birthdate is not what it seems. This production was staged by Opera Australia in 2006.
The Pirates of Penzance Cast & Characters
David Hobson leads the cast as Frederic, with Taryn Fiebig as Mabel and John Bolton-Wood as General Stanley. Directed by Bruce Best; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruce Best
- David Hobson as Frederic
- Taryn Fiebig as Mabel
- John Bolton-Wood as General Stanley
- Suzanne Johnson as Ruth
Also Starring in The Pirates of Penzance
· 4 more- Anthony Warlow Pirate King
- Richard Alexander Sergeant of Police
- Andrew Brunsdon Samuel
- Dominica Matthews Edith
The Pirates of Penzance Plot Summary
What happens in The Pirates of Penzance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 1850s, Frederic, David Hobson, is placed in the care of his nursemaid Ruth, Suzanne Johnson, to be apprenticed to a pilot. But Ruth, who is hard of hearing, mishears the instructions and instead binds him to the Pirate King, Anthony Warlow. Now turning 21, his service is finished, and he resolves to abandon piracy and live a blameless life, driven by a steadfast sense of duty.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pirates of Penzance, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Pirates of Penzance?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Frederic’s hard‑of‑hearing nursemaid?
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The Pirates of Penzance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pirates of Penzance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Pirates of Penzance released?
The Pirates of Penzance was released on December 9, 2006.
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Bruce Best.
Who is in the cast of The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance stars David Hobson as Frederic, Taryn Fiebig as Mabel and John Bolton-Wood as General Stanley, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Pirates of Penzance have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pirates of Penzance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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