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Performance

VenueRoyal Opera House
Also: Linbury Studio, Ballet Studio, Clore Studio,Floral Hall
TownWest End
CountyGreater London
From26th April 2010
To12th May 2010
WhenApr10 26, 28, 30, May10 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 at 19:30. May10 12 Mat 14:30
Royal Opera House (V377)
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Powder Her Face

Powder Her Face

Work:: Powder Her Face (S0556335938)

An opera about the "Dirty Duchess", Margaret, the Duchess of Argyll which was first performed in Cheltenham in 1998 with Jill Gomez in the leading role and went on to be banned by ClassicFM as too raunchy. The opera covers the life of this remarkable woman whose sexual exploits were the stuff of scandal and gossip. The opera is explicit in its language and detail.
Music Thomas Ades
Lyrics Philip Hensher

Production:: (T264189447)

Generously supported by The Friencs of Covent Garden
Producer Royal Opera
Conductor Timothy Redmond
Director Carlos Wagner
Design Conor Murphy
Lighting Paul Keogan
Choreographer Tom Baert
Performer Joan Rodgers (Margaret Duchess of Argyll)
Performer Rebecca Bottone (Maid / Confidante / Waitress / Mistres / Rubbernecker / Society Journalist)
Performer Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager / Duke Laundryman / Other Guest)
Performer Iain Paton (Electrician / Lounge Lizard / Waiter / Priest / Rubbernecker / Deliver Boy)

Listing:: L01392908322




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Generously supported by The Friencs of Covent Garden

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