by John Gay
A new musical version realised from the original airs by Benjamin Britten
Cast
Ladies of the Town
Macheath's Gang
English Opera Group Orchestra
(Leader. Jack Kessler )
Conducted by Ivan Clayton
Production by Tyrone Guthrie
(This production of ' The Beggar's Opera' was originally broadcast on Tuesday)
Act 1
9.5 Interlude
9.15 Act 2
9.45 Interlude
9.55 Act 3
Another performance: Saturday at 8.0