Pirates Of Penzance; Or The Slave Of Duty (Version 2)

The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera written by W. S. Gilbert with music by Arthur Sullivan, first performed in 1879. The story follows Frederic, who, after completing his 21st year, discovers he must serve an additional 63 years with a band of pirates due to a quirk of his birth date. The opera is notable for its humor and has remained popular, often performed alongside other Gilbert and Sullivan classics. This version features a single reader performing all parts, including stage directions.