Details

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. New Production. Sung in English. Approx running time 2 hours 20 minutes

Cast/Performers

Joan Rodgers (Duchess), Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager), Iain Paton (Electrician), Rebecca Bottone (Maid)

Creatives/Company

Music: Thomas Ades
Lyrics: Philip Hensher
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor: Timothy Redmond
Director: Carlos Wagner
Design: Conor Murphy
Lighting: Paul Keogan