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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.

Creatives/Company

Music: Thomas Ades
Lyrics: Philip Hensher

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Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T01404071329

Sung and surtitled in English. Running time: 2hrs 20minsProducer English National Opera. Conductor Timothy Redmond. Director Joe Hill-Givvins. Design Ultz. Lighting Adam Silverman. Director Imogen Knight (movement). Performer Amanda Roocroft (Duchess). Performer Clare Eggington (Maid). Performer Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager). Performer Alexander Sprague (Electrician).
2 Apr 14 to 19 Apr 14London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L1366295702

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