ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

H.M.S. Pinafore

"H.M.S. Pinafore" is a theatrical play that tells a story through music and acting. The story is about sailors and love. The sailors are guys who work on big ships that sail across oceans. They wear sailor hats and uniforms that are white with navy blue stripes.

In the play, a sailor named Ralph falls in love with a girl named Josephine. Josephine is the daughter of the captain who is in charge of the ship called H.M.S. Pinafore. Her father wants her to marry a rich and important person, but she loves Ralph. The story continues with lots of singing, dancing and funny moments.

There are many people in the play who sing and act. The people who sing are called "singers" or "actors". The people who make the music are called "musicians". They use instruments like the piano, violin, drums, and more. All the actors and musicians work together to make the play fun to watch.

The story takes place on a big stage, and there are many pieces of scenery that move around to show different parts of the ship or different locations where the story takes place. It's like watching a big movie, but the actors are right in front of you and you can hear them sing really well.

"H.M.S. Pinafore" is a very popular play that has been around for a long time. People all over the world still enjoy watching it today because it's funny and has great music that makes you want to sing and dance along.