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. Generously supported by The Friencs of Covent Garden

Cast/Performers

Joan Rodgers (Margaret Duchess of Argyll), Rebecca Bottone (Maid / Confidante / Waitress / Mistres / Rubbernecker / Society Journalist), Alan Ewing (Hotel Manager / Duke Laundryman / Other Guest), Iain Paton (Electrician / Lounge Lizard / Waiter / Priest / Rubbernecker / Deliver Boy)

Creatives/Company

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