Details
In 1728 John Gay's 'The Beggar's Opera' became an overnight success in it satire of politics and society and of course groundbreaking new form which essentially created the musical genre. Told by a troupe of 1980's would-be political activists fired up with anti-Thatcher sentiment using John Gay's satire as a platform for their views The Beggar's Opera of course has more than a few echoes with the Britain of today.
Creatives/Company
Music(s): John Gay, Chris Drohan
Lyrics(s): John Gay, Robert Locke
Company: Lazarus Theatre
Adapted by: Ricky Dukes
Director: Ricky Dukes
Musical Director: Sarah Morrison
Design: Sorcha Corcoran
Lighting: Stuart Glover
Sound: Chris Drohan
Producer: Gavin Harrington-Odedra