Pirates of Penzance, The; or, The Slave of Duty
Classification added June 6, 2016Premiered December 30, 1879
Paignton, Royal Bijou Theatre
Composer:
Arthur Sullivan
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
William Schwenck Gilbert
Description:
Comic Opera in II Acts
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
A rocky seashore on the coast of Cornwall, A ruined chapel by moonlight
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Major-General Stanley | Baritone | L |
| The Pirate King | Bass-Baritone | L |
| Frederic | Tenor | L |
| Mabel | Soprano | L |
| Ruth | Contralto | L |
| Sergeant of Police | Bass | F |
| Samuel | Baritone | S |
| Edith | Mezzo or Soprano | S |
| Kate | Mezzo-Soprano | S |
| Isabel | Soprano | B |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB