The Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert on Free Audio Book Download

In this recording, one person reads the entire play, all parts, including the stage directions. Even without the support of Arthur SullivanвЂ™s music and the interpretation of actors, the consummate silliness of GilbertвЂ™s libretto entertains. The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic finds out, however, that he was born on 29 February, and so, technically, he only has a birthday each leap year. His apprenticeship indentures state that he remains apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday, and so he must serve for