Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Company for Opera Australia.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJohn ReedSir Joseph Porter, KCB | Sir Joseph Porter, KCB |
| PPamela FieldJosephine Corcoran | Josephine Corcoran |
| MMichael RaynerCaptain Corcoran | Captain Corcoran |
| MMalcolm WilliamsRalph Rackstraw | Ralph Rackstraw |
| LLyndsie HollandButtercup | Buttercup |
| JJohn AyldonDick Deadeye | Dick Deadeye |
| PPauline WalesHebe | Hebe |
| JJon EllisonBoatswain's Mate | Boatswain's Mate |
| JJohn BroadCarpenter's Mate | Carpenter's Mate |