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Based on the DuBose Heyward novel Porgy and Bess tells the moving story of the cripple Porgy and the residents of Charleston's famed Catfish Row. Recognized as an American masterpiece, the story entwines pride, prejudice, pathos and passion through a jazz and blues influenced score. Porgy and Bess introduced classic Gershwin songs like Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin' and It Ain't Necessarily So, as well as magnificent and enthralling choruses that stunned music and drama critics alike at its premiere in 1935. Running time 2hrs 45minsAuthor Dubose Heyward. Music Gershwin. Presented by Askonas Holt (London Coliseum). Presented by Raymond Gubbay (London Coliseum). Company Cape Town Opera. Company Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. Director Christine Crouse. Conductor Albert Home. Design Michael Mitchell. Lighting Kobos Rossouw. Choreographer Sibonakaliso Ndaba.
Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T01926384292. Details of all Porgy and Bess archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2060Archive Listings
| 11 Jul 12 to 21 Jul 12 | London Coliseum West End Greater London |
| 4 Jul 12 to 7 Jul 12 | Mayflower Theatre Southampton Hampshire |
| 27 Jun 12 to 30 Jun 12 | Marlowe Theatre Canterbury Kent |
| 23 Jun 12 to 24 Jun 12 | Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff Glamorgan |
| 15 Jun 12 to 16 Jun 12 | Festival Theatre Edinburgh Edinburgh |
| 6 Jun 12 to 9 Jun 12 | Birmingham Hippodrome Birmingham West Midlands |
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