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The Beggar's Opera - 1940 - West End History , Info & More

At its London premiere in 1728, John Gay's rollicking Beggar's Opera caused a sensation. Lampooning the politics and public morality of the day, it became an instant hit.

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London Classic Theatre Announces Extension And New Cast Of UK Tour Of MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019


Following the recent news that a fire had destroyed the entire set of their touring production on New Year's Eve, London Classic Theatre are pleased to announce that the extension of the UK tour of Charlotte Keatley's My Mother Said I Never Should will go ahead as planned. Kathryn Ritchie returns to play Jackie Metcalfe and will be joined by Rebecca Birch (Rosie Metcalfe), Lisa Burrows (Margaret Bradley) and Judith Paris (Doris Partington). Artistic Director of LCT, Michael Cabot, directs the production, which tours to a further 14 venues in 2019. The tour starts at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth on 6 February, with performances in Newtown, Ipswich, Doncaster, Middlesbrough, Richmond, Derby, Poole, Winchester, Worthing, Epsom, Swansea and Oldham before concluding at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford in April. Press night will take place on Wednesday 27 February at Richmond Theatre.

SWEENEY TODD at The Encore Musical Theatre Company
by Rebecca Russo - Sep 1, 2017


The Encore Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, running September 28 - October 22, 2017, directed by Matthew Brennan and music directed by Tyler Driskill. 

The Beggar's Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Beggar's Opera have there been?
The Beggar's Opera has had 9 productions including West End which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1928, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, West End which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1973 and London Fringe which opened in 1992.

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