Show Plot Pirates of Penzance

Authors: W.S. Gilbert, music by Arthur Sullivan

Time Period: Victorian era, late 19th century

Setting: Cornwall, England

Summary:

Pirates of Penzance takes place follows Frederic, a young pirate apprentice who prepares to leave his pirate band once he turns 21. Confusion arises because he was born on February 29 in a leap year, meaning he has only had five actual birthdays. He must stay with the pirates until he is 84.