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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. Sung and surtitled in English. Running time: 2hrs 20mins

Cast/Performers

Amanda Roocroft (Duchess), Clare Eggington (Maid), Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager), Alexander Sprague (Electrician)

Creatives/Company

Music: Thomas Ades
Lyrics: Philip Hensher
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Timothy Redmond
Director(s): Joe Hill-Givvins, Imogen Knight (movement)
Design: Ultz
Lighting: Adam Silverman

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Powder Her Face (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T01404071329. Details of all Powder Her Face archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0556335938

Archive Listings

2 Apr 14
  to
19 Apr 14
London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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