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26th July 2026

So our Pirate ship has sailed off into open waters, and we are just left with joyful memories - and a bunch of cracking photos, from two fantastic photographers - click on each of the links below to have a little look:
Mel's photos (Tuesday Dress Rehearsal)
Paul's photos (Wednesday Dress Rehearsal)

So now to get on with our next show ... Anybody have a map?

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24th July 2026

Opening night was fabulous!  We had a packed house with very enthusiastic audience;  we also had the lovely Heather Kay from Daily Info Oxford come and review the show.
Here are her thoughts ...
https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/feature/22715/the-pirates-of-penzance
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Please do buy your tickets for any of the remaining performances!

19th July 2026

Our first rehearsal in the theatre ... no lights or costumes, but my what a time we had!

Please do buy your tickets for this fabulous show!

​5th July 2026

Before a rather hot Sunday rehearsal, we popped into Wantage Market Square for a quick photo op.
Look at these beauties ... you want to come and see the show now, right?

​19th May 2026

Yes, yes, we are very tied up with matters piratical atm, BUT we are delighted to announce that we have the rights to perform Dear Evan Hansen in April 2027.
Wait, what????
If you'd like to take part, drop us an email and we'll keep you up to date!
​[email protected]

10th May 2026

Skipping through rehearsals, like we're on a sandy beach!
A lot of fun is being had, taking a more modern look at Pirates, whilst still loving the amazing music that has stood the test of time.

Tickets are selling well ... make sure you get yours as soon as.

Go to the Pirates page and click on  the Buy Tickets button!

27th March 2026

Meet the Stanley sisters ... prepping for skipping, climbing and sending our 'heroes' off to death and glory!
From top to bottom -
Tash, Em, Kitty and Amy
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Tickets on sale from 30th March ...

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23rd March 2026

Exciting times, as we reveal our show poster!
Tickets on sale from 30th March ...





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5th March 2026

Three rehearsals in ... time to reveal our show logo!

What do you think?
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1st March 2026

Here's a first rate opportunty ... to see our cast (well, most of them) in action in our very first rehearsal!
Full of piratical fun and frolics, it was a joy to watch.
Watch this space to see how things develop...

14th February 2026





​Love is in the air ... and the lead characters in Pirates, Frederic and Mabel, are absolutely smitten!

Wait til next week to see who was successful in getting these and all the other roles after our auditions on Sunday 15th Feb ....

1st February 2026
Well, the PIRATES intro session was fabulous.

A whole bunch of prospective cast got together, many meeting for the first time (welcome aboard!) .... we sang, we worked through the audition dance and are now all fired up for the auditions.

Think you might want to join us on stage?

Come along to the open auditions on 15th February
... email us for details!

25th January 2026
Can't wait for our PIRATES intro session NEXT SUNDAY

Think you might want to join us* on stage?

Come and find out all about the show at the
Intro session on 1st February and then at the open auditions on 15th February
... email us for details!

*this is not the 'real' us btw, we're much more photogenic!

9th January 2026
Yes, Pirates of Penzance was first performed in 1879 and has had thousands of subsequent performances across the world.
We hope to take a 21st century look at this fabulous musical, and so created this South Park inspired image to promote a different view.
Think you might want to join us on stage?
Intro session on 1st February and open auditions on 15th February ... email us for details!

5th January 2026
and so it begins!
The venue is booked, we've secured the musical director and choreographer and are excitedly waiting to share all our show plans with prospective performers.
Think you might want to join us on stage?
Intro session on 1st February and open auditions on 15th February ... email us for details!