H.M.S. Pinafore

Plot Summary

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. English National Opera staging directed by Cal McCrystal.

Top Cast

Les Dennis Sir Joseph Porter

John Savournin Captain Corcoran

Alexandra Oomens Josephine

Henry Waddington Dick Deadeye

Hilary Summers Mrs. Cripps (Little Buttercup)