Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)
Author(s):
John Gay, writers Marie Hamilton, Stephanie Kempson, Madeline Shann, composer Ben Osborn
Company:
Marie Hamilton and Sharp Teeth Theatre
Running time:
2h 05min approx
Age recommendation:
16+ years
Originally written in 1729 and banned for its daring content, meet Polly at a tacky beach resort on a storm-hit island.
Encounter jilted brides, drag king politicians, a pregnant murderess and a pirate boyband called Blazin' Squid.