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THE LODGER

on Third Programme

Opera in two acts
Libretto by David FRANKLIN adapted from the novel by MRS. BELLOC LOWNDES
Music by Phyllis Tate
The Lodger was commissioned by the Royal Academy of Music and first performed there in July 1960. It has since been revised and tonight receives its first broadcast performance.
Cast: (bass) (contralto) (baritone) (tenor) (soprano) (bass) (baritone)
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BBC NORTHERN SINGERS
Chorus-Master,
Stephen Wilkinson
BBC NORTHERN ORCHESTRA Leader, Reginald Stead
Conducted by CHARLES GROVES
See page 13
ACT 1

Contributors

Unknown:
David Franklin
Music By:
Phyllis Tate
Chorus-Master:
Stephen Wilkinson
Leader:
Reginald Stead
Conducted By:
Charles Groves
Narrator (spoken part):
Anthony Jacobs
George Bunting:
Owen Brannigan
Emma, his wife:
Johanna Peters
A paper-boy:
John Thorhley
The Lodger:
Joseph Ward
Joe Chandler, a young detective:
Alexander Young
Daisy Bunting:
Marion Studholme
A Cockney:
Trevor Anthony
A policeman:
Ranken Bushby

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