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Written in 1914 and unseen in London for more than 50 years, The Boatswain's Mate is Smyth's fourth and most obviously feminist opera. A witty and inventive battle of the sexes, it features a feisty heroine - supposedly based on Emmeline Pankhurst - who outwits her suitors in a series of entertaining and resourceful deceptions. Mrs Waters is a wealthy widow whose first husband has left her with a country pub and a determination never to remarry. When the retired boatswain George Benn devises a scheme to win her hand by 'saving' her from a burglar whom he has in fact paid to break in, he reckons without her bravery and quick-wittedness. Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday. Live and recorded music.

Cast/Performers

Nancy Hitzig, Cat Foley

Creatives/Company

Book by: W.W. Jacobs
Music: Ethel Smyth
Lyrics: Ethel Smyth

The Boatswain's Mate

The Boatswain's Mate (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1111883920. Details of all The Boatswain's Mate archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1345666954

Archive Listings

30 Jul 18
to
1 Aug 18

Arcola
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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