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The Rake's Progress


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A cautionary tale for us all, The Rake's Progress follows the fortunes of work-shy Tom. Under the influence of the dastardly Nick Shadow, he sets off on a journey of hedonistic self-indulgence that can only lead to ruin! Inspired by the famous etchings by Hogarth.
Music Stravinsky
Lyrics W H Auden

Production details

Revival of 1975 production with Hockney's celebrated designs.

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Company

Design David Hockney
Conductor Mark Elder
Lighting Robert Bryan
Director John Cox
Design David Hockney
Performer Richard Croft (Tom)
Performer Rosemary Joshua (Anne)
Performer Gerald Finley (Nick Shadow)
Performer Stafford Dean (Truelove)
Performer Nuala Willis (Mother Goose)
Performer Susan Bickley (Baba the Turk)
Performer Ryland Davis (Sellem)
Performer Daniel Broad (Keeper of the Madhouse)
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