Costume World Theatrical

Pirates of Penzance

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“PIRATES OF PENZANCE”

By Gilbert and Sullivan

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE NOTE – THE ATTACHED COSTUME PLOT IS A “SUGGESTED” DESIGN INTERPRETATION OF YOUR PRODUCTION AND MAY DIFFER GREATLY FROM THE COSTUME WORLD STOCK.  TO GUARANTEE A COSTUME SELECTION THAT IS IN CLOSEST POSSIBLE ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR SPECIFICATIONS, OUR DESIGNER/COSTUMER WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE COSTUME OPTIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Period 1820 – Cornwall, England

Richard:

  1. Pirate King.  Square cut coat, short full trunks, wide belt, striped shirt, hat with skull and crossbones.

Samuel:

  1. His lieutenant.  Similar to Richard, little simpler in style

Frederick:  (Pirate Apprentice)

  1. Full short trunks, sash, wide belt, short Pirate coat or stockings and shoes.
  2. Sailor Uniform

Major General Stanley:

  1. Major General coat with gold trimmings, dark trousers, belt, sash and hat with plumes.
  2. Dressing gown
  3. Old fashioned full dress suit

Edward:

  1. Sergeant of Police (English Bobby).  Dark blue helmet, uniform trousers

Mabel: (General Stanley’s youngest daughter)

  1. Act I – Handsome period dress, light colored, hat and parasol 
  2. Act II – Handsome dressing gown or negligee trimmed with ribbons.

Kate, Edith, Isabel: (General Stanley’s other daughters)

  1. Same as Mabel

Ruth:

  1. Nanny dress apron and mob cap
  2. Red doublet with breeches and hat

Chorus Women:

  1. Act I – Set of assorted period dresses, hats and parasols (parasols not provided)
  2. Act II – Nightgowns

Chorus Men:

  1. Act I – Pirates, assorted rough looking costumes
  2. Act II – English Bobbies, regulation uniforms and helmets

Note: footwear and parasols are not provided by Costume World.