Details

In a world run by beggars, thieves, crooks and whores the only way to survive is violence and cruelty. Criminal ringleader Macheath has secretly married the daughter of the ruler of the beggars and his many 'wives', girlfriends and whores have to decide whether they are better off with or without him. Everyone betrays everyone else as there can be no loyalty amongst the downtrodden. Macheath's seductive journey through Brecht's Threepenny underworld will highlight the gender issues and conflicts in addition to the more obvious class struggles as he attempts to skilfully sidestep the gallows.

Cast/Performers

Stephen Aintree, Peter Eldridge, Jeremy Harrison, Kim Harwood, Rebecca Jackson, Karen Mann, Kelly Morris, Harry Myers, Jill Myers, James Neal, Greg Palmer, Heather Phoenix, Kraig Thornber, James Wilson

Creatives/Company

Music: Kurt Weill
Book by: Bertolt Brecht
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Director(s): Peter Rowe, Greg Palmer (music)
Design: Ruari Murchison
Lighting: Nick Beadle
Sound: Frank Bradley
Company: Edison Mission Energy Mobile Theatre