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The Beggar's Opera (Sekacz)
John Caird
The Beggar's Opera (Wilson)
by Václav Havel, John Gay, Paul Wilson
Synopsis
A nonmusical treatment of this traditional theme that stands in contrast to the works of Gay and Brecht, this version casts Macheath and Peachum as heads of rival gangs of thieves.
Both are subject to the power of police organizations.
Each tries to defend himself against corruption and each has only himself to blame for the unfortunate results.
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The Beggar's Opera (Wilson) is a play written by Václav Havel and published by Samuel French .
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