The Pirates of Penzance presented by Victorian Opera Tickets
About The Pirates of Penzance
Hurrah for the Pirate King!
Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including ‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General’, ‘Poor Wandering One’ and ‘I am the Pirate King’.
Following their star performances in Victorian Opera’s Sweeney Todd, Ben Mingay and Antoinette Halloran lead the high-seas hijinks as the Pirate King and the long-suffering Ruth.
This hilarious production will be directed by Stuart Maunder and conducted by James Pratt. Don’t miss this theatrical treasure!
Run time
2hr. 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
31st January, 2026
End date
6th February, 2026
Venue
Palais Theatre
Accessibility
VENUE ENTRY: Entry into the venue foyer is via the Lower Esplanade main entrance doors. All entry doors provide accessible entry. There are no steps from the footpath outside the Venue to the front of the Ground Level auditorium.
STALLS ENTRY: Entry into the Stalls auditorium provides access to accessible seating in Stalls Rows A & W plus access to the Lift and Accessible toilet.
LEVEL 1 ACCESS: Lift access is available to Level 1 foyer area, providing access to bars, Lounge Row D accessible seating and an accessible toilet.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: The tram stop is a 1 minute walk away from the venue, hop off at Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade.
Tram 16 - Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach Tram 3a - Melbourne University to East Malvern (via St Kilda) WEEKENDS ONLY Tram 96 - East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach
BY BUS: There are many bus stops located in St Kilda, most are only a short 2 minute stroll to the venue.
Route 246 - La Trobe Uni - St Kilda – Elsternwick Route 600/922/923 - St Kilda Light-Rail Station to Southland Shopping Centre Route 606 - Port Melbourne to St Kilda Route 623 - Glen Waverley to St Kilda
BY TAXI: A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street near the Carlisle Street intersection.
BY CAR: There are many parking options just a short stroll from the Palais Theatre including:
St Kilda Triangle Car Park, Marine Parade (1 minute) Luna Park - 23 Shakespeare Grove, St Kilda (3 minutes) Acland Street Shops - 2 Belford Street, St Kilda (6 minutes) Acland Court - 183 Barkly Street St Kilda (8 minutes) St Kilda Sea Baths - 10 Jacka Boulevard (5 minutes) Marine Parade Carpark - Marine Parade (7 minutes) Jackson Street - 36 Jackson Street, St Kilda (9 minutes) Metropol - 64 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda (14 minutes)
Please be aware that almost all parking in St Kilda, including on-street, is paid parking. So please check for signage and bring your credit card or change.
Patrons are responsible for checking ticket machines at time of the parking ticket purchase. Don’t forget to check closing times of undercover car parks.
Note: Saturdays and Sundays are particularly busy in St Kilda with daytime visitors so please take this into account when planning your trip.
More information about The Pirates of Penzance
★★★★★ “Gilbert and Sullivan at their finest in this rip-roaring crowd-pleaser.” — Artshub
Composer: Arthur Sullivan
Librettist: WS Gilbert
Conductor: James Pratt
Director: Stuart Maunder
Choreographer & Assistant Director: Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Set Designer: Richard Roberts
Costume Designer: Roger Kirk
Lighting Designer: Trudy Dalgleish
CAST
The Pirate King: Ben Mingay
Ruth: Antoinette Halloran
Frederic: Nicholas Jones
Mabel: Nina Korbe
Major General Stanley: Richard Piper
Sergeant of Police: Christopher Hillier
Samuel: Douglas Kelly
Performed with: Orchestra Victoria
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance runs for 2hr. 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Pirates of Penzance at?
The Pirates of Penzance is at Melbourne's Palais Theatre, which is located at Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
How much are tickets for The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for The Pirates of Penzance?
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