The Beggar's Opera

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Event The Beggar's Opera
Venue Bridge Theatre, Coniston, NSW
First Date 11 May 1997
Last Date 14 May 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description This ballad opera by John Gay was first performed in London in 1728 and with its witty combination of political and social satire, traditional songs and parody of Italian opera was an immediate theatrical triumph.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Gay Composer
John Senczuk Designer
Ian McGrath Director
Houston Dunleavy Musical Director
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web Theatre in Illawarra website/database
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 74939