Powder Her Face
Synopsis
Penned by composer Thomas Ades, this contemporary opera is based on the life of the Duchess of Argyll (played by Mary Plazas), who's fallen on hard times in old age. A notoriously oversexed money-grubber in her younger days, the down-and-out duchess faces eviction from the hotel she calls home. Heather Buck, Daniel Norman and Graeme Broadbent also star in this uninhibited production, with Ades conducting the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.
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- Director
- Margaret Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Hensher
- Original Title
- Powder Her Face
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Birmingham contemporary music group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Williams
Philip Hensher
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Hensher
Writer
Margaret Williams
Director
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What is Powder Her Face about?
Penned by composer Thomas Ades, this contemporary opera is based on the life of the Duchess of Argyll (played by Mary Plazas), who's fallen on hard times in old age. A notoriously oversexed money-grubber in her younger days, the down-and-out duchess faces eviction from the hotel she calls home. Heather Buck, Daniel Norman and Graeme Broadbent also star in this uninhibited production, with Ades conducting the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.
Who directed Powder Her Face?
Powder Her Face was directed by Margaret Williams.
Who stars in Powder Her Face?
The principal cast of Powder Her Face includes Mary Plazas, Heather Buck, Daniel Norman (Tenor), Graeme Broadbent.
When was Powder Her Face released and how long is it?
Powder Her Face was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.