Cast List Announced for Pirates 2012

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Matthew Sturgeon makes a welcome return to Pocket G&S this summer in the role of Dame Ruth for this summers production of The Pirates of Penzance which plays at Hanger Farm in July and then is reprised at the International Festival in Buxton in August.

Gilbert and Sullivan rising star Katherine Evans plays principal boy Frederic whilst Lisa Axworthy returns to take the lead role of Mabel. Director David Tatnall will also appear as The Major General whilst local legend Martin Paterson takes up the reigns for the first time with us as MD.

Mark Ponsford makes a reappearance after rave reviews as Dr. Daly in The Sorcerer in the role of The Seargent of Police. Pocket G&S stalwarts Adrian Hickford (The Pirate King), Vicky Wilson (Edith), Anne Croudass (Kate), David Putley (James), Adam Case (PC Plank), Annie Tatnall (Helen), Natalie Thorn (Mermaid) and Shaun Dodimead (Samuel the Parrot) are all confirmed to be appearing whilst "Steely" Dan Wilson is confirmed as Stage Manager.

New cast members are Louise Hodson and Helen Tatnall.