The Beggar's Opera

Ballad Opera in 3 acts
Music by
Benjamin Britten
Libretto by
John Gay
Language
English
Premiere
1947
Roles
  • Beggar
    Non-Singing
    • Speaking Role
  • Mrs. Peachum
    Mezzo-Soprano
    • Mr. Peachum
      Bass
      • Polly
        Mezzo-Soprano
        • Captain Macheath
          Tenor
          • Filch
            Non-Singing/Tenor
            • Speaking Role
          • Lockit
            Baritone
            • Lucy Lockit
              Soprano
              • Mrs. Trapes
                Alto