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. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Company for Opera Australia.

Top Cast

John Reed Sir Joseph Porter, KCB

Pamela Field Josephine Corcoran

Michael Rayner Captain Corcoran

Malcolm Williams Ralph Rackstraw

Lyndsie Holland Buttercup