Steampunk meets Captain Jack Sparrow in whimsical take on Gilbert and Sullivan

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From the steampunk design to the extra eyeliner on the Pirate King, Stratford's take on "The Pirates of Penzance" has just enough Captain Jack Sparrow swagger to entertain a modern audience.


A clever mix of gears and other shiny metal parts finds its way into all aspects of the set design (by Anna Louizos), props and even costumes. What would be a simple musket in any other production looks like a miniature Gatling gun in this one.


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