OPERA della Luna is returning to the Theatre Royal, Winchester, with its acclaimed production of HMS Pinafore.

Eight talented and versatile singers and actors become the crew, chorus and principals in this fast and funny production of Gilbert & Sullivan's classic comic opera.

Ralph Rackstraw is not a happy man. A humble sailor aboard Pinafore, he is in love with the captain's daughter.

But Josephine is to be married to Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. Even if she does love him, surely he can't compete with Sir Joseph - or can he?

The show runs from Thursday, October 19, to Saturday, October 21. For tickets, call 01962 840440 or visit www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk.