The Beggar's Opera

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Event The Beggar's Opera
Venue Allen Hall Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 3 July 1984
Last Date 7 July 1984
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description A new version by John Drummond. A ballad opera, using popular tunes of the time, set amongst thieves and criminals in London. Polly Peachum is in love with the highwayman Macheath, who has many other lovers.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Ballad Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Sally Anderson Actor Mrs Peachum
Tim Dodd Actor Don Timoteo
Jannette Finlay Actor Polly Peachum
Richard Francis Actor Macheath
Ross Housham Actor
John Hudson Actor Jailer Lockit
Honor McKellar Actor Mrs Trapes
Tessa Petersen Actor Mrs Vixen
Beverley Reid Actor Mrs Coaxer
Tony Sandle Actor Mr Peachum
Diccon Sim Actor Filch
Doug Wright Actor Mat of the Mint
John Drummond Adaptor
John Drummond Director
Susan Malthus Lighting Designer
John Gay Playwright
Ross Housham Technical Director
Honor McKellar Voice Coach
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197131