A re-imagined classic sails into Bunbury

“Pour, o pour the pirate sherry!” Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance is sailing into Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre this September. A fan favourite among the G&S operettas, this re-imagined production promises to entertain the Bunbury audience with catchy tunes, charismatic characters and a barrel of laughs. The lifting of copyright restrictions allowed the team to get creative, including updated lyrics for songs in the Pirates score as well as many other songs borrowed from Gibert and Sulivan fan favourites like The Mikado. Since its inception in 1986, The South West Opera Company Inc. has aimed to bring the people of the South West and beyond a range of quality musical and theatrical experiences. Over many years, in partnership with the Bunbury Entertainment Centre, The South West Opera Company has produced high quality shows. With sold out shows and standing ovations at every curtain call, SWOC has received great acclaim for its work including a number of Robert Finley Award (WA AmateurTheatre Association) nominations and awards. Pirates of Penzance promises to be no different, as the talented team steps on to the stage in what producer Nerida Mangano says “will put a smile on audience’s faces”. “I remember first seeing Pirates years and years ago and just leaving with a big smile on my face,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun and something I think both long-time fans and people who are new to G&S can enjoy.” “We’ve injected a hefty dose of playfulness and joy into this production and are bringing a modern twist to the characters and songs that I think people will find hilarious.” In what many consider to be the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan productions, Pirates was originally written as a way of poking fun at those in power. This production promises to offer nothing less than a healthy dose of cheek and satire. Patrons attending the weekend matinee performances will also be treated to the SWOC’s junior choir, performing in the foyer before the show. For more information and for tickets head to Bunburyentertainment.com