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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Pirates cast sitting on a ship
the cast of pirates standing in front of the river torrens. One pirate is holding a beach ball!
The cast of pirates performing on a smal jade stage
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Pirates of Penzance

ARGH!! The Pirate King is back again! This hilarious adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic operetta is staged in one hour, with an amazing local cast featuring some of South Australia’s best local performers with live piano accompaniment. Come on this riotous journey across all types of venues and see why we are one of the longest running sell out shows of the Adelaide Fringe.

In 2026, our 13th season, we are heading on a little tour to Yorks, the Riverland and Balaklava! We still, after all these years, love bringing this show to Adelaide Fringe and sharing in all the smiles and laughter, and we are looking forward to taking it regionally again.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Presented by: Emma Knights Productions

Emma Knights Productions was founded in 2013 with a clear vision to create paid opportunities for South Australian talent and to inspire audiences to support local. The company delivers a diverse program of award-winning, music-driven events throughout the year, including Sconefest!, Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma! on a Farm, and A Brunch of Songs as well as solo cabaret shows. Founder Emma Knights has been recognised with multiple theatre, tourism and business awards, served as a panelist for the 2022 Tourism Industry Council’s The Art of Tourism, and produced the entertainment for that and many other events. She has performed and produced in numerous Adelaide Fringes and curated and co-managed major venues, including LIVE on 5 at Adelaide Oval and Fringe at the National Wine Centre.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Musical Theatre
South Australia

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: Emma Knights Productions

Emma Knights Productions was founded in 2013 with a clear vision to create paid opportunities for South Australian talent and to inspire audiences to support local. The company delivers a diverse program of award-winning, music-driven events throughout the year, including Sconefest!, Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma! on a Farm, and A Brunch of Songs as well as solo cabaret shows. Founder Emma Knights has been recognised with multiple theatre, tourism and business awards, served as a panelist for the 2022 Tourism Industry Council’s The Art of Tourism, and produced the entertainment for that and many other events. She has performed and produced in numerous Adelaide Fringes and curated and co-managed major venues, including LIVE on 5 at Adelaide Oval and Fringe at the National Wine Centre.