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.
Sessions
Mockingbird Lounge:
HandleBar HomeBase:
South Australian Maritime Museum:
Balaklava Town Hall:
Ardrossan Town Hall:
The Murray River Queen:
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
6 Venues
Ardrossan Town Hall
9 First St, Ardrossan, Narungga
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Balaklava Town Hall
8 Wallace St, Balaklava, Kaurna
- Venue is suitable for all ages
The Murray River Queen
Grant Schubert Dr, Loxton, Ngarkat
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
HandleBar HomeBase
The HandleBar, 10 Andrew St, Adelaide, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Mockingbird Lounge
Mockingbird Lounge, 68 Broadway, Glenelg South, Kaurna
- Venue is suitable for all ages
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
