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An opera about the "Dirty Duchess", Margaret, the Duchess of Argyll which was first performed in Cheltenham in 1998 with Jill Gomez in the leading role and went on to be banned by ClassicFM as too raunchy. The opera covers the life of this remarkable woman whose sexual exploits were the stuff of scandal and gossip. The opera is explicit in its language and detail.

Creatives/Company

Music: Thomas Ades
Lyrics: Philip Hensher

Archive listings for Powder Her Face

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T01404071329

Sung and surtitled in English. Running time: 2hrs 20minsProducer English National Opera. Conductor Timothy Redmond. Director Joe Hill-Givvins. Design Ultz. Lighting Adam Silverman. Director Imogen Knight (movement). Performer Amanda Roocroft (Duchess). Performer Clare Eggington (Maid). Performer Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager). Performer Alexander Sprague (Electrician).
2 Apr 14 to 19 Apr 14London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L1366295702

T264189447

Generously supported by The Friencs of Covent GardenProducer Royal Opera. Conductor Timothy Redmond. Director Carlos Wagner. Design Conor Murphy. Lighting Paul Keogan. Choreographer Tom Baert. Performer Joan Rodgers (Margaret Duchess of Argyll). Performer Rebecca Bottone (Maid / Confidante / Waitress / Mistres / Rubbernecker / Society Journalist). Performer Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager / Duke Laundryman / Other Guest). Performer Iain Paton (Electrician / Lounge Lizard / Waiter / Priest / Rubbernecker / Deliver Boy).
26 Apr 10 to 12 May 10Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L01392908322

T1375280929

New Production. Sung in English. Approx running time 2 hours 20 minutesProducer Royal Opera. Conductor Timothy Redmond. Director Carlos Wagner. Design Conor Murphy. Lighting Paul Keogan. Performer Joan Rodgers (Duchess). Performer Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager). Performer Iain Paton (Electrician). Performer Rebecca Bottone (Maid).
11 Jun 08 to 22 Jun 08Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L0484233312

T360616852

Please note that this performance may not be suitable for children.Company LSO Chamber Ensemble. Conductor Thomas Ades. Performer Mary Plazas (The Duchess). Performer Daniel Norman (The Electrician). Performer Valdine Anderson (The Maid). Performer Stephen Richardson (Hotel Manager).
8 Jun 06Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L0918734657

T1221986954

Conductor Thomas Ades. Conductor Susanna Malkki (10 July). Director David Alden. Design Gideon Davey. Lighting Simon Mills. Performer Mary Plazas. Performer Daniel Norman. Performer Heather Buck. Performer Graeme Broadbent.
10 Nov 99Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765
listing details L552608498
2 Nov 99Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90
listing details L01010901407
24 Oct 99Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
listing details L01031123371
17 Oct 99Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
listing details L2009702254
15 Oct 99Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803
listing details L1541058959
1 Oct 99 to 2 Oct 99CBSO Centre, Birmingham :: V1707525073
listing details L387854782
30 Jun 99 to 10 Jul 99Almeida Theatre, West End :: V166
listing details L1508270283
11 Jun 99 to 15 Jun 99Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh :: V75
listing details L854604409

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