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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. Some bad language and scenes of a sexual nature. Suitable 12+

Creatives/Company

Music(s): John Gay, Ilona Sekacz (additional musical arrangements)
Lyrics(s): John Gay, Robert Locke
Company: London College of Music
Director: Mhairi Grealis
Musical Director: Ian McMillan