Polly: The Heartbreak Opera
Tel: 01392 271808
Tel: 01392 271808
A riotous, radical adaptation of Polly, John Gay’s banned sequel to The Beggar’s Opera, with techno, tracksuits and palm trees.
In a tacky beach resort on a storm hit island we meet jilted brides, drag king politicians, a pregnant murderess, and a pirate boyband called Blazin’ Squid. Telling not just the story of Purest Polly Peachum but of the other wives of Mac the Knife as well, this is a viciously satirical, unashamedly sexy, fierce and very funny musical. It is a wild, joyous battlecry, an unashamed expression of female rage, of love, loss, and revenge. With songs inspired by Peaches, Britney and Nina Simone.
Polly is a collaboration between Marie Hamilton (Madonna On The Rocks) and Sharp Teeth Theatre (Sherlock In Homes, Streaming Beauty) directed by Fringe First award winning director of Breathless Stephanie Kempson (NY Times Critics Pick) and The Good The Bad and The Coyote Ugly. It was devised by the company, with a score by Cameron Macintosh award winner Ben Osborn, Madeline Shann and Ellie Showering (Insane Root).
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Concession | £14.50 |
Standard | £16.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Polly: The Heartbreak Opera (15 May 2024) | ||
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Wednesday | 19:45 |
Polly: The Heartbreak Opera (16 May 2024) | ||
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Thursday | 19:45 |
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