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Let 'em Eat Cake is the sequel to Of Thee I SingFour years have passed since John P. Wintergreen was elected as President of the United States and his re-election campaign is in full swing. But this time voters are not falling for his smooth slogans, the political situation spirals out of control and suddenly the US is facing a revolutionary dictatorship of blue shirts! Gershwin believed that Let 'em Eat Cake contained his best music and proves himself a brilliant songwriter and great composer. Sung in English. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

Cast/Performers

William Dazeley, Rebecca Moon, Steven Beard, Nicholas Sharratt, Martin Hyder, Rob Edwards, Richard Morris, Graham Howes, Jeni Bern, Richard Burkhard, Richard Suart

Creatives/Company

Music(s): George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics(s): George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Book by(s): George S Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind
Company: Opera North
Director: Caroline Gawn
Design: Tim Hopkins
Lighting: Wolfgang Goebbel
Costume: Gabrielle Dalton