The Beggars Opera

Event Name:	The Beggars Opera
Description:	Brook’s authentic version of the first ever English “opera” presents the dirt and grime of 18th century London in thrilling Technicolor. The story of Captain MacHeath, a notorious womanising highwayman whose many lovers betray and free him until he is finally arrested and condemned to death is accompanied by popular folk tunes arranged for the film by Sir Arthur Bliss. Laurence Olivier plays the charismatic thief supported by Dorothy Tutin as Polly Peacham, Daphne Anderson as Lucy Locket and Stanley Holloway as her father in John Gray’s ripping tale of corruption, vice and derring-do.
Type of Event:	Films - Movies
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Event Location:	Barbican Centre
Event City:	London
Type of Venue:	Cultural Center
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Event Start Date	14-Feb-10