22nd & 23rd of August 2024
Director’s Note
Trina Faint
WelcometoourproductionofTheEssgee'sPiratesofPenzance'! Wearethrilledtopresentthislively,fun-filledversionofGilbert andSullivan'sbelovedcomicoperetta,broughttolifewiththe energeticandmoderntwistoftheEssgeeproduction.
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Head of School
Simon Lees
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all of you for our school's production of Essgee's 'Pirates of Penzance'. This delightful and timeless musical promises to be an extraordinary experience, filled with humour, memorable music, and impressive performances.
This musical is particularly special to me, having spent much of my younger days playing in real pirate coves near Penzance in Cornwall. Penzance, or *Pen Sans* in Cornish, means "Holy Headland.”
Our students and staff have worked diligently to bring this production to life, and I am incredibly proud of their dedication and creativity. I would like to thank our Directorial Team of Trina Faint, Shannon Gralow and Shideh Faramand and Musical Director Nerida Eckert for their leadership of the Secondary Musical. The musical not only showcases their
atmosphere and the beat we would not be able to present such a great show. Thank you! A heartfelt thank you to our parent helpers, who are always unsung heroes behind the scenes. Your willingness to lend a hand, whether it be in organising, adjusting costumes, constructing props and scenery or helping with logistics, has been invaluable. We couldn't have done this without your support and generosity. To our incredible cast and crew: your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm have truly made this production shine. Your commitment to bringing these characters to life and creating a magical world on stage is inspiring. You have all worked so hard and it shows in every moment.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors. Your support has allowed us to bring this production to life in the best possible way. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of the arts.
Lastly, to you, our wonderful audience: thank you for joining us tonight. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Sit back, relax, and let the laughter, music, and merriment of Essgee's 'Pirates of Penzance' carry you away on a delightful adventure.
Enjoy the show!
talent but also exemplifies the spirit of teamwork and perseverance that our school values so highly.
I invite you to immerse yourself in the whimsical world of pirates, swashbuckling adventures, and clever wordplay. As we gather to enjoy this wonderful performance, let us celebrate the achievements of our students and staff and the vibrant culture of our school community.
Meur ras (Cornish) for your support and enthusiasm. Enjoy the show.
Synopsis
Our story begins as Frederic, a young man with an unswerving sense of duty, is about to reach his 21st birthday and conclude his long apprenticeship to the infamous Pirates of Penzance His good-hearted but hard-of-hearing nursemaid Ruth reveals that she has made a most disastrous mistake When Frederic was just a boy she misunderstood her employer’s directive and apprenticed him to a pirate instead of a pilot, as intended Frederic tells the Pirate King (a dashing figure who never preys on orphans since he himself has had the misfortune to be one) that his freedom will be devoted to exterminating all pirates and that it would be better for the pirates to leave before midnight when his indentures are over The pirates depart immediately and Frederic is left alone with Ruth, the only woman he has seen in years Ruth pleads with Frederic to take her with him, but her case is lost when a bevy of very young, attractive women appear
Frederic appeals to the girls to overlook his pirate apparel and his past profession, but no one will listen until the beauteous Mabel appears Frederic and Mabel fall in love instantly The pirates return and Mabel warns them that their actions will not go
unpunished since her father, the guardian of all of these young ladies, holds the exalted rank of Major-General The Major-General is forced to pretend that he is also an orphan in order to win their sympathy Although he fools the Pirate King, the Major-General cannot rest easy with his troubled conscience Meanwhile, Frederic is launching an attack on the pirates with the cowardly assistance of the police But Ruth and the Pirate King interrupt him with a most ingenious paradox - Frederic was born in leap year on the 29th of February and, in terms of actual birthdays, is only 5 instead of 21 Frederic, slave of duty that he is, rejoins his former associates, and the police are left to attack the pirates on their own
The Pirates seize the Major-General and the police are quickly defeated But the Sergeant of Police charges them to yield ‘in Queen Victoria’s name’ and the pirates cannot resist this overpowering appeal
Ruth then reveals that the pirates are actually ‘noblemen who have gone wrong’ Mabel and Frederic are happily united forever with the unqualified blessings of the Major-General
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Act 1
Musical Numbers
Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry Pirate King, Samuel, Frederic & Pirates
When Frederic Was a Little Lad Ruth
Oh, Better Far to Live and Die Pirate King & Pirates
Oh, False One, You have Deceived Me! Ruth & Frederic
Climbing Over Rocky Mountain The Daughters
Stop, Ladies, Pray! Frederic & Daughters
Oh, Is there Not One Maiden Breast Frederic & Daughters
Poor Wandering One Mabel & Daughters
What Ought We to Do? The Daughters
How Beautifully Blue the Sky Mabel, Frederic & Daughters
Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses Frederic, Daughters & Pirates
Hold, Monsters! Mabel, Samuel, Major-General, Daughters & Pirates
I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General Major-General & Ensemble
Oh, Men of Dark and Dismal Fate Company
Act 2
Oh, Dry the Glistening Tear Mabel & Daughters
Then Frederic Major-General & Frederic
When the Foeman Bares his Steel Sergeant, Mabel, Police & Daughters
Now for the Pirates' Lair! Frederic, Pirate King & Ruth
When You had Left our Pirate Fold Ruth, Frederic & Pirate King
Paradox Frederic, Ruth & Pirate King
Duty, Duty Frederic, Ruth & Pirate King
Away, Away! My Heart's on Fire Ruth, Pirate King & Frederic
All is Prepared Mabel & Frederic
Stay, Frederic, Stay! Mabel & Frederic
No, I Am Brave Mabel, Sergeant & Police
When a Felon's Not Engaged in his Employment Sergeant & Police
A Rollicking Band of Pirates We Pirates, Sergeant & Police
With Cat-Like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal Pirates, Police & Samuel
Hush, Hush ! Not a Word Frederic, Pirates, Police & Major-General
Sighing Softly to the River Major-General & Ensemble
Finale Company
Company
Main Character & Leads
Frederic Mabel
Pirate King
Ruth Ojas Jindal
Understudy: Jack Baguley
Dixon
Understudy: Darcy McIntyre
Major-General Stanley
Darcy Meagher
Lawrence Elia Faramand
Understudy: Tui Rei
Samuel
Understudy: Eddie Pocknee
Sergeant of Police
Understudy: Thomas Vagg
The Singlettes
Kitty Gibaud
Grace McKenna
Tunya Teakle - Lisa
Sophie Lai
Caitlin Mohr - Georgia
Jessica Weier
Darcy McIntyre
Gabi Montefiore
Aalia Magzub-Colvin - Andy
Sarah
George
Tui Rei
Peter Freeman
Female Ensemble
Zoe Anderson
Liobhan Boyle
Sinead Boyle
Audrey Douglass
Jila Faramand-Khadem
Millicent Freeman
Pascale Freeman
Mary Haase
Sarah Jorgensen
Cady Knack
Vaishnavi Vasanth Kumar
Hannah Wallis
Jo Wise
Male Ensemble
Jack Baguley
Lucas Bertolo
Dom Faggotter
Andrew Gill
Caleb Joseph
Reuben King
Zac Lester
Imaan Magzub-Colvin
Ianto Mellish
Max Penhaligon
Eddie Pocknee
Cameron Rangoon
Lachlan Schelberg
Thomas Vagg
Jeiron Yong
Specialist Dancers
Caitlin Mohr (Dance Captain/*Singlette)
Safiya Ahmed
Kiana Gripske
Kaylee Klein
Sophie Lai (Singlette)
Evelyn Lawrence
Amelia Lowe
Anne Lacey
Ella Morgan
Mikaela Rangoon
Gemima Reynolds
Emily Zlotkowski
Backstage Crew
Michael Goymer
Hugo Bailey-Madsen
Lilli Ann Moore
Kodi Peck
Mia Vohland
Oren Williams
Sophie Wilson
Alex Winslade
Full Cast & Crew
Photos
Production Team/ Acknowledgements
Autographs
