The Beggar's Opera

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Event The Beggar's Opera
Venue Victoria University, Memorial Theatre, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 3 December 1992
Last Date 12 December 1992
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description 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 Opera
Musical
Ballad Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jennifer Shennan Choreographer
Alan Foster Conductor
Ron Pidcock Director
John Gay Playwright
Stuart Coats Singer Mat of the Mint
Victoria Hoskins Singer Jenny Diver
Bernard Jennings Singer Macheath
Wendy Kale Singer Lucy
Claire Martin Singer Polly
Jody Orgias Singer Mrs Trapes
Ron Pidcock Singer The Beggar
Nelson Wattie Singer Jailer Lockit
Wayne Wedderspoon Singer Mr Peacham
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 191198
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa