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Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore by the ENO plays 4 December 2025 to 7 February 2026 at the London Coliseum

HMS Pinafore

London Coliseum 2h 15m 5+
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All aboard for Gilbert & Sullivan's hilarious nautical love triangle! Mel Giedroyc joins ENO's Olivier-nominated production directed by Cal McCrystal. Book HMS Pinafore tickets for this slapstick-filled comic opera at London Coliseum.

Alle mand på dækket til Gilbert & Sullivans hylende morsomme nautiske trekantsdrama! Oplev Mel Giedroyc i den Olivier-nominerede opsætning fra English National Opera, iscenesat af Cal McCrystal. Bestil dine billetter til HMS Pinafore på London Coliseum – en komisk opera spækket med slapstick-humor og britisk charme. Tag med kaptajn Corcoran og hans datter Josephine, nu00e5r hun stu00e5r over for valget mellem pligt og ku00e6rlighed pu00e5 det u00e5bne hav. Mens hendes far planlu00e6gger, at hun skal giftes med den fornemme fu00f8rsteadmiral Sir Joseph Porter, har Josephine helt andre romantiske planer. Hun er faldet for den ju00e6vne du00e6ksdreng Ralph Rackstraw, og det forelskede par planlu00e6gger at stikke af sammen. Det vil sige, indtil en overraskende afslu00f8ring pludselig vender op og ned pu00e5 det hele! Med sit hu00f8je tempo, aktuelle humor og u00e6rke-britiske charme indeholder HMS Pinafore noget af verdens mest populu00e6re operettemusik u2013 du kender mu00e5ske sangene fra tv-serier som The Simpsons og The West Wing. Bestil billetter til HMS Pinafore og oplev Gilbert & Sullivans hylende morsomme su00f8fartskomedie pu00e5 London Coliseum! Cal McCrystals forrygende opsu00e6tning blev nomineret til en Olivier Award for bedste scenografi og kostumer efter premieren i 2021. Denne fu00f8rste genopsu00e6tning byder pu00e5 komikeren og tv-vu00e6rten Mel Giedroyc (kendt fra The Great British Bake Off), der fu00e5r sin debut hos ENO i en talerolle, hvor hun tilfu00f8jer sin karakteristiske komiske timing til denne "uendeligt drilske iscenesu00e6ttelse" (The Times). The Spectator erklu00e6rede, at "det er su00e5dan her, G&S bu00f8r iscenesu00e6ttes", mens The Stage kaldte det "et strejf af geni" og "enormt morsomt." Med en imponerende drejescene udformet som et skib, designet af den Olivier-nominerede takis, er dette Gilbert & Sullivan, nu00e5r de er allerbedst! Fans af Gilbert & Sullivan og komiske operaer vil mu00e5ske ogsu00e5 nyde andre ENO-produktioner pu00e5 London Coliseum, herunder Cosu00ec fan tutte. HMS Pinafore anbefales fra 5 år og opefter og er perfekt for familier. Bemærk venligst, at børn under 5 år ikke har adgang til salen. Der er planlagt en 'Relaxed Performance' (en forestilling med skruet ned for sanseindtrykkene) torsdag den 29. januar 2026 kl. 14.00. HMS Pinafore varer cirka 2 timer og 15 minutter inklusiv en pause på 20 minutter. Bestil billetter nu – forestillingen spiller fra den 4. december 2025 til den 7. februar 2026! London Coliseum ligger på St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES. De nærmeste undergrundsstationer er Leicester Square (Northern og Piccadilly lines), Charing Cross (Northern og Bakerloo lines) samt Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo, District og Circle lines). Det er ikke tilladt at fotografere eller optage video under forestillingen. Mobiltelefoner skal være slukkede, inden operaen begynder. London Coliseum har en særlig adgangsordning for gæster med handicap, helbredsmæssige udfordringer eller andre behov for assistance. Der afholdes en 'Relaxed Performance' (en sansevenlig forestilling) torsdag d. 29. januar 2026 kl. 14.00. Kontakt billetkontoret på +44 20 7845 9300 ved booking, hvis du har specifikke behov. Spillestedet byder på flere barer og pauseservering. Operaen synges på engelsk med tekster projiceret over scenen. ENO tilbyder gratis billetter til unge under 21 år og rabat til alle under 35 år. Neal Davies indtager scenen som Sir Joseph Porter sammen med John Savournin i rollen som Kaptajn Corcoran. Rollen som Josephine deles af Henna Mun og Eleanor Sanderson-Nash, mens Thomas Atkins spiller Ralph Rackstraw. Holdet fuldendes af Trevor Eliot Bowes som Dick Deadeye, Rhonda Browne som Buttercup, Bethan Langford som Hebe, Marcus Farnsworth som Boatswain og Alaric Green som Carpenter. Mel Giedroyc medvirker som gæstestjerne i en ikke-syngende rolle. Hele castet akkompagneres af ENO's kor og orkester. HMS Pinafore er skabt af Arthur Sullivan (musik) og W.S. Gilbert (libretto). Denne ENO-produktion dirigeres af Matthew Kofi Waldren og er iscenesat af Cal McCrystal. Det kreative team består desuden af scenograf og kostumedesigner takis (Olivier Award-nomineret), lysdesigner Tim Mitchell (genopsætningslys af Adrian Plaut), lyddesigner Dominic Bilkey samt koreograf Lizzi Gee assisteret af Spencer Darlaston-Jones. English National Operas opsætning af HMS Pinafore blev nomineret til en Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera (scenografi og kostumer) efter premieren i 2021. The Times roste forestillingens "uoामुळेligt sprælske iscenesættelse", mens The Spectator fastslog: "Præcis sådan her bør G&S iscenesættes." HMS Pinafore spiller på udvalgte datoer fra den 4. december 2025 til den 7. februar 2026 i London Coliseum. Bestil dine billetter nu! Ja! Mel Giedroyc får sin debut hos ENO i en gæsterolle uden sang, hvor hun tilfører produktionen sin velkendte komiske timing. Ja, ENO opfører alle operaer på engelsk med overtekster over scenen. Ja, der er planlagt en Relaxed Performance torsdag den 29. januar 2026 kl. 14.00, som især er rettet mod dem, der normalt kan have svært ved at gå i teatret. 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 Cavendish Square, Newport Place, Marble Arch og Park Lane, Poland Street, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Whitcomb Street (50 % rabat til ENO-støttemedlemmer). Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q-Park ordningen) Der er pladser til kørestolsbrugere samt sæder beregnet til overflytning til rådighed. Der findes handicaptoiletter fordelt over hele teatret. FORESTILLINGER MED ASSISTANCE:Er der faciliteter til rådighed for hørehæmmede? Der er installeret et infrarødt system i hele salen. Der tilbydes desuden tegnsprogstolkede forestillinger. Servicehunde må ikke medbringes i selve teatersalen. Personalet står til rådighed for at passe hunden under forestillingen. Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information. Vær den første til at få fat på de bedste billetter, eksklusive tilbud og de seneste nyheder fra West End. Du kan til enhver tid afmelde dig. Privatlivspolitik

Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.

Cast & Creatives

Who is in the HMS Pinafore cast?

Neal Davies stars as Sir Joseph Porter, with John Savournin as Captain Corcoran, Henna Mun and Eleanor Sanderson-Nash sharing the role of Josephine, Thomas Atkins as Ralph Rackstraw, Trevor Eliot Bowes as Dick Deadeye, Rhonda Browne as Buttercup, Bethan Langford as Hebe, Marcus Farnsworth as the Boatswain, and Alaric Green as the Carpenter. Mel Giedroyc appears as a guest star in a non-singing role. The cast is joined by the Chorus and Orchestra of ENO.

Who created this production of HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore has music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert. This ENO production is conducted by Matthew Kofi Waldren and directed by Cal McCrystal. The creative team includes set and costume design by takis (Olivier Award nominee), lighting design by Tim Mitchell (revival lighting by Adrian Plaut), sound design by Dominic Bilkey, and choreography by Lizzi Gee with Associate Choreographer Spencer Darlaston-Jones.

What awards has HMS Pinafore received?

ENO's production of HMS Pinafore was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera (Set and Costume Design) following its 2021 premiere. The Times praised its "endlessly mischievous staging" while The Spectator declared "This is how G&S should be staged."

Frequently asked questions

What age is HMS Pinafore suitable for?

HMS Pinafore has an age guidance of 5+ and is perfect for families. Note that children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium. A Relaxed Performance is scheduled for Thursday 29 January 2026 at 2pm.

How long is HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore runs approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including one 20-minute interval. Book tickets now – the production runs 4 December 2025 to 7 February 2026!

How do I get to London Coliseum?

London Coliseum is located on St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES. The nearest Underground stations are Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines) and Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Theatre Policies

Photography and video recording are not permitted during performances. Mobile phones must be switched off before the opera begins.

Accessibility at London Coliseum

London Coliseum has an Access Scheme for audiences with a disability, a health condition, or different access needs. A Relaxed Performance is scheduled for Thursday 29 January 2026 at 2pm. Contact the box office on 020 7845 9300 when booking tickets for specific requirements.

Facilities

The venue features multiple bars and refreshment facilities. The opera is sung in English with surtitles projected above the stage. ENO offers Under 21s free tickets and Under 35s discounted tickets.

When is HMS Pinafore at ENO?

HMS Pinafore runs on selected dates from 4 December 2025 to 7 February 2026 at London Coliseum. Book tickets now!

Is Mel Giedroyc in HMS Pinafore?

Yes! Mel Giedroyc makes her ENO debut in a guest non-singing role, bringing her trademark comic timing to the production.

Is HMS Pinafore sung in English?

Yes, ENO performs all operas in English with surtitles projected above the stage.

Is there a Relaxed Performance?

Yes, a Relaxed Performance is scheduled for Thursday 29 January 2026 at 2pm, particularly benefiting those who might normally find it challenging to access theatre.

Venue

London Coliseum

St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

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Charing Cross, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

Parking

Cavendish Square, Newport Place, Marble Arch and Park Lane, Poland Street, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Whitcomb Street (50% discount for ENO Patrons). Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park scheme)

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