Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy – the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria said of the original production in 1878: “We are NOT amused!” Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her social-climbing father insists that she is to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty – whose roving eye has already noticed her. The young lovers are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon. Can revelations made by Buttercup, the dockside vendor, enable everyone to marry their true hearts’ loves?
This performance from Illyria will take place in the great outdoors here at Crawick Multiverse on Tuesday 12th August 2025. The performance will begin at 6pm. Gates will be open from 4pm to allow those attending HMS Pinafore to explore Crawick Multiverse before the show starts (no additional charge).
Running time (approx): 2 hours (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for all ages.
Adults £18 / Children 5-15yrs £10 / Under 5’s free / Family (2 Ad/2 Ch) £50. £1.50 discount per ticket for groups of 7 or more (discount applied automatically when ordering online – please include your group name in brackets after your own name when coming along as part of a group). Essential Registered Carer free – one per paid booking.
Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.
Please bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing/footwear and a picnic*. Snacks, refreshments and ice cream will be available to buy on site.
*Picnic boxes can be pre-ordered and collected from A’ the Airts in Sanquhar by calling A’ the Airts on 01659 50514.
Something else to look forward to….Arabella’s Ice Cream and Desserts will be selling ice cream and sundaes on the night!
Anyone with limited mobility who may require help to access the performance should contact us in advance on 01659 50242.
Crawick Multiverse is open daily from 10am – 4pm (Mon – Thurs) and 10am – 6pm (Fri – Sun), so for anyone who would like to come along before 4pm or any other day, General Admission tickets are available online or at The Coalface on arrival.
