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An opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage , based on the play by Steven Berkoff.
The Oedipus myth updated and set in London's East End is the basis of this powerful new opera performed by the Almeida Ensemble, conducted by Richard Bernas.
The country is in a state of plague; the rats are on the march. When a fortune-teller predicts a 'bunk-up with his mum', Eddy leaves home to make his way in a hostile world.
Television director Peter Maniura Producer Keith Alexander

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark-Anthony Turnage
Play By:
Steven Berkoff.
Conducted By:
Richard Bernas.
Director:
Peter Maniura
Producer:
Keith Alexander
Eddy:
Quentin Hayes
Eddy's sister/Wife/Sphinx:
Fiona Kimm
Dad/Police chief/Café manager:
Richard Suart
Mum/Waitress/Sphinx:
Helen Charnock
Source: Radio Times

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