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  • Johann Christoph Pepusch, The Beggar's Opera
    • Act I
    • Act II
    • Act III

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opera William Christie conducts The Beggar’s Opera Robert Carsen (stage director), William Christie (conductor) – With Robert Burt (Mr Peachum), Beverley Klein (Mrs. Peachum), Kate Batter (Polly Peachum)...

Robert Carsen (stage director), William Christie (conductor) – With Robert Burt (Mr Peachum), Beverley Klein (Mrs. Peachum), Kate Batter (Polly Peachum)...

William Christie conducts The Beggar’s Opera Robert Carsen (stage director), William Christie (conductor) – With Robert Burt (Mr Peachum), Beverley Klein (Mrs. Peachum), Kate Batter (Polly Peachum)...

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Come discover this cheeky and ebullient reinterpretation of The Beggar’s Opera by Gay & Pepusch in a stellar English production conducted by the great William Christie, brought to life by renowned stage director Robert Carsen and Les Arts Florissants!

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Cast

  • Robert Carsen | Stage director
  • James Brandily | Scenography
  • Petra Reinhardt | Costume designer
  • Rebecca Howell | Choreographer
  • Robert Carsen | Lighting
  • Peter van Praet | Lighting
  • Ian Burton
  • Robert Burt | Mr. Peachum
  • Beverley Klein | Mrs. Peachum
  • Kate Batter | Polly Peachum
  • Benjamin Purkiss | Macheath
  • Kraig Thornber | Lockit
  • Olivia Brereton | Lucy Lockit
  • Emma Kate Nelson | Jenny Diver
  • Sean Lopeman | Filch, Manuel
  • Gavin Wilkinson | Matt
  • Taite-Elliot Drew | Jack, prison guard
  • Wayne Fitzsimmons | Robin
  • Dominic Owen | Harry
  • Natasha Leaver | Molly
  • Emily Dunn | Betty
  • Louise Dalton | Suky
  • Jocelyn Prah | Dolly

Program

  • Johann Christoph Pepusch, The Beggar's Opera
    • Act I
    • Act II
    • Act III

Details

  • Directed by:
    • François Roussillon
  • Venue: Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord (Paris, France)
  • Production date: 2018
  • Duration: 1 h 58 min
  • Production: © C.I.C.T. - Théatre des Bouffes du Nord - François Roussillon et Associés
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