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Hayes Theatre Co.

H.M.S. Pinafore

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 2020 Season

Tuesday 3 March | 11am & 8pm

Set sail on the high seas with Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved comedy of star-crossed lovers, mismatched marriages and mistaken identities.

Award-winning director, Kate Gaul, makes her Hayes Theatre Co debut with this re-imagined, gender-bending, hyper-theatrical and kinky take on this Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

This nautical caper overflows with infectious tunes such as I am the Monarch of the Sea, I’m Called Little Buttercup and He is an Englishman. H.M.S. Pinafore is a sharp satire of the English social hierarchical system of the Victorian age.

Pinafore’s extraordinary popularity was followed by the similar success of a series of Gilbert and Sullivan works, including The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Don’t miss out on this rollicking farce and get set for some hysterical hijinks on the high seas.

Q&A
A question and answer session will take place after the 11am performance.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
Meet & Greet the cast after the 8pm show. Further details will be sent to Members closer to the event. To become a Member visit our Membership Page.

MULTI-BUY PACKAGE
Subscribe to 3 or more season shows in the one transaction and save! To take advantage of this subscription package please download the booking form and submit, or call 1300 788 503.

WORKSHOPS
Director Kate Gaul will hold two workshops on Thursday 13 February:
For schools: Making Classical Musicals Modern - visit our Education page here for further information.
For emerging performers: Finding Your True Voice - click here for more information.

HELLO SAILOR DRINK DEAL
Get a group of friends together, sing some sea shanties, and enjoy a "Hello Sailor" cocktail as you set sail on the high seas!

A delicious blend of rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. (Landlubbers know this cocktail as a Pina Colada!)

Pre-purchase the Hello Sailor Cocktail for an additional $7. Cocktails will cost $12 on the day.
SAVE $5 IF YOU PRE-PURCHASE!

Pre-purchase "Hello Sailor Offer" ends Monday 2 March.

When purchasing your Hello Sailor Offer tickets select either A for Adult, C for Concession, M for Member and U for Under 30.

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Running Time

Approx. 1 hr 40 mins

Recommended For

All ages

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Ticket Price

$25 - $60

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Enjoy a delicious meal!

Dining + Show

$47.50 - $64.50

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Set sail on the high seas with Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved comedy of star-crossed lovers, mismatched marriages and mistaken identities.

Award-winning director, Kate Gaul, makes her Hayes Theatre Co debut with this re-imagined, gender-bending, hyper-theatrical and kinky take on this Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

This nautical caper overflows with infectious tunes such as I am the Monarch of the Sea, I’m Called Little Buttercup and He is an Englishman. H.M.S. Pinafore is a sharp satire of the English social hierarchical system of the Victorian age.

Pinafore’s extraordinary popularity was followed by the similar success of a series of Gilbert and Sullivan works, including The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Don’t miss out on this rollicking farce and get set for some hysterical hijinks on the high seas.

Q&A
A question and answer session will take place after the 11am performance.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
Meet & Greet the cast after the 8pm show. Further details will be sent to Members closer to the event. To become a Member visit our Membership Page.

MULTI-BUY PACKAGE
Subscribe to 3 or more season shows in the one transaction and save! To take advantage of this subscription package please download the booking form and submit, or call 1300 788 503.

WORKSHOPS
Director Kate Gaul will hold two workshops on Thursday 13 February:
For schools: Making Classical Musicals Modern - visit our Education page here for further information.
For emerging performers: Finding Your True Voice - click here for more information.

HELLO SAILOR DRINK DEAL
Get a group of friends together, sing some sea shanties, and enjoy a "Hello Sailor" cocktail as you set sail on the high seas!

A delicious blend of rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. (Landlubbers know this cocktail as a Pina Colada!)

Pre-purchase the Hello Sailor Cocktail for an additional $7. Cocktails will cost $12 on the day.
SAVE $5 IF YOU PRE-PURCHASE!

Pre-purchase "Hello Sailor Offer" ends Monday 2 March.

When purchasing your Hello Sailor Offer tickets select either A for Adult, C for Concession, M for Member and U for Under 30.

Location

Auditorium

Running Time

Approx. 2 hrs (incl interval)

Schedule of Shows
  • Tuesday 3 March | 11am
  • Tuesday 3 March | 8pm
Prices
  • Member/Group 8+/U30/Multi-Buy: $55
  • Adult: $60
  • Concession: $57.50
  • Child (2-18 years): $25
  • Hello Sailor: see right for details
  • Student/Teacher: download our Education brochure.
Encore Dining
  • Two-course light lunch or dinner
  • Member: $22.50
  • Regular: $24.50
Cast & Credits
  • Music by: Arthur Sullivan
  • Libretto by: W.S. Gilbert
  • Cast: Thomas Campbell, Tobias Cole,Rory O’Keeffe, Billie Palin, Katherine Allen, Gavin Brown, Jermaine Chau, SeanHall, Bobbie Jean Henning, Olga Solar, Dominic Lui
  • Director: Kate Gaul
  • Musical Director: Zara Stanton
  • Choreographer: Ash Bee
  • Production Designer: Melanie Liertz
  • Lighting Designer: Fausto Brusamolino
  • Sound Designer: Nate Edmondson
Please Note

Haze will be used.

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Lunch will be served immediately following the 11am performance.

Dinner prior to the 8pm performance will commence at 6pm - please be seated no later than 6.30pm.

Dining bookings for this event will close on Tuesday 25 February at 2pm.

All meals are freshly prepared on site using local suppliers. To assist us in providing you with your preferred menu choice it is essential to place your order by calling the Box Office or emailing info@shoalhavenentertainment.com.au at least one week prior to the show.

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Ticket Transaction Fees

  • Counter Sales: no transaction fee 
  • Online Bookings: $2.50 per transaction 
  • Telephone Bookings: $6 per transaction 
  • Postage (if required): $5 per order

Booking terms and conditions

Ticket Refunds, Exchanges and Right of Refusal

The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre abides by the Live Performance Australia, Code of Practice for the Ticketing of Live Entertainment in Australia. Tickets for a future performance can usually be exchanged for another performance of that show, subject to availability and payment of any ticket price difference. Management has the right to refuse any ticket exchanges. Refunds are generally not available except under exceptional circumstances outlined in the Live Performance Australia Code of Practice for Ticketing. Click here for the Code.

Discounts

BABES IN ARMS
Babies are not generally admitted into shows other than those targeted at Children 2-8 yrs. In this case, children under 2 and with an adult will be admitted for free in most cases accordingly. 

CHILDREN
We love kids here at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre! When available children aged from 2-18 years can access kids’ discounts. 

STUDENTS
If you’re currently studying full time and older than 12 years you’re entitled to our student discount rate. Just remember, the Box Office will ask for proof of full-time study. From time to time, we have other special deals for students so keep a look out for advertising or ask at the Box Office for more details. 

PENSIONER CONCESSION AND SENIORS’ CARD HOLDERS
Discounted prices are available for selected shows for Pensioner Concession Card holders and Seniors’ Card holders. 

CONCESSION DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN’S SHOWS
For children’s shows where there is a Student Group price, the concession price only applies to Pensioners and Seniors, a single student/child must pay the regular price. Proof of entitlement must be included when booking and may be requested prior to admission.

Rights of Entry

LATECOMERS
If you arrive late, and the show has already started, there is every chance, depending on the show, that you will be refused entry or you might not be able to go in until there is a break in the program, such as intermission. 

CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Digital cameras and recording equipment are not permitted during performances. 

MOBILE PHONES
As a consideration to other patrons, please switch mobile phones and pagers off during performances. 

STANDING IN SEATS
Anyone who has purchased a seat should be considerate of other people. Please don’t stand in your seat - the person behind you can’t see. If you continue to stand up after you have been asked to sit, you may be asked to leave the theatre by security. 

ZERO TOLERANCE
Be responsible and we can all have fun. Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre has a zero tolerance when it comes to the use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Anyone who we believe is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be asked to leave the Centre or be subject to police action.

SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre or within 10 metres of the building. 

DRESS CODE
Remember… be cool but be tidy. Anyone who visits the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre dressed in bare feet, dirty clothes, inappropriate or offensive clothing will not be let in. We also can’t let you wear fashion hats, hoods, caps or headgear (excluding religious garments) into our theatres.