The Rake's Progress

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Event The Rake's Progress
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 1 July 1988
Opening Date 1 July 1988
Last Date 30 July 1988
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description One of the undisputed masterpieces of 20th century opera. Stravinsky's cautionary tale of the fortunes of Tom Rakewell was inspired by Hogarth's series of paintings of the same name. Jim Sharman follows on his enormous success with Vos with this colourful and entertaining new production.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Christine Koltai Choreographer
Igor Stravinsky Composer
David Agler Conductor
Ross Wallace Costume Designer
Jim Sharman Director
W H Auden Librettist
Mark Howett Lighting Designer
Geoffrey Chard Performer Nick Shadow
Judi Connelli Performer Mother Goose
Rosemary Gordon Performer Baba
Neil Rosenshein Performer Tom Rakewell
Gillian Sullivan Performer Anne Truelove
Tim Ferrier Set Designer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 9 performances: Jul 1, 5, 9, 13, 16, 22, 25, 28 & 30.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jun/Jul 1988
Event Identifier 64005
Dataset AusStage