Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera
Synopsis
A huge success at its first performance in 1728 John Gay's The Beggar's Opera satirized the conventions of Italian opera, using popular tunes to tell the story of rogues and criminals. With his distinctive musical arrangements at its heart, Britten's 1948 adaptation was a significant revision, amounting to a new twentieth-century opera. The BBC film, originally broadcast in 1963, feature a superb cast of English singers..
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Roger Jerome
The Beggar
David Hartley
The Manager of the Company/Mat of the Mint
Brian Handley
The Stage Manager/Slippery Sam
David Kelly
Peachum
Bernard Dickerson
Filch/Wat Dreary
Anna Pollak
Mrs. Peachum
Janet Baker
Polly Peachum
Kenneth McKellar
Captain Macheath
Bryan Drake
Lockit
Heather Harper
Lucy Lockit
Edith Coates
Mrs. Trapes
Joan Edwards
Jenny Diver
Philip May
Ben Budge
Jack Irons
Tom Tipple
John Gibbs
Crook-finger'd Jack
Andrew Snarski
Harry Paddington
Patricia Brigenshaw
Mrs. Coaxer
Sally Langford
Dolly Trull
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles R. Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles R. Rogers
John Gay
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Britten
Original Music Composer
Charles R. Rogers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera about?
A huge success at its first performance in 1728 John Gay's The Beggar's Opera satirized the conventions of Italian opera, using popular tunes to tell the story of rogues and criminals. With his distinctive musical arrangements at its heart, Britten's 1948 adaptation was a significant revision, amounting to a new twentieth-century opera. The BBC film, originally broadcast in 1963, feature a superb cast of English singers..
Who directed Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera?
Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera was directed by Charles R. Rogers.
Who stars in Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera?
The principal cast of Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera includes Roger Jerome, David Hartley, Brian Handley, David Kelly, Bernard Dickerson.
When was Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera released and how long is it?
Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gay/Britten: The Beggar's Opera was composed by Benjamin Britten.