New Production. The story of the murderous Punch and his desire to possess Pretty Polly. Harrison Birtwistle’s controversial first opera, premiered at Aldeburgh in 1968
Cast/Performers
Andrew Shore (Punch), Lucy Schaufer (Judy), Gillian Keith (Polly), Graham Clark (Lawyer), Ashley Holland (Choregos)
Creatives/Company
Music: Harrison Birtwistle Lyrics: Stephen Pruslin Corporate Sponsor: skyARTS (Coliseum) Producer: English National Opera Conductor(s): Edward Gardner, Edward Gardner Director: Daniel Kramer Design: Giles Cadle Lighting: Peter Mumford Choreographer: Quinny Sacks
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