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The Archive holds a wealth of material about the people, productions and origins of our world-renowned opera house. Come and see curated exhibitions and find out what’s new in the Glyndebourne Archive.

Venue: King's Theatre, Glasgow

Composer: John Gay

Librettist: John Gay

Conductor: Frederick Austin

Orchestra: London Orchestra

Peachum: Roy Henderson

Lockit: Joseph Farrington

Macheath: Noel Willman

Filch: Bruce Flegg

The Player: n/k

Mrs Peachum: Constance Willis

Polly Peachum: Audrey Mildmay

Lucy Lockit: Linda Gray

Diana Trapes: Alys Brough

Jemmy Twitcher: Frederick Bush

Crook-Fingered Jack: Emlyn Burns

Wat Dreary: Philip Lewtas

Robin Of Bagshot: Dunstan Hart

Nimming Ned: Michael Stoller

Harry Padington: Peter Land

Mat Of The Mint: Maldwyn Thomas

Ben Budge: George Israel

Mrs Coaxer: Rita Mackay

Dolly Troll: Sarah Jennings

Mrs Vixen: Peggy Hale

Betty Doxy: Barbara Beaumont

Jenny Diver: Eugenie Walmsley

Mrs Slammekin: Anne Crecy

Suky Tawdry: Gwen Bateman

Molly Brazen: Rosamund Dalton

Drawer: Appleton Moore

Turnkey: Frederick Bush

Maid In The Tavern: Rosemary Michael

The Beggar: Frank Napier

Original Producer: John Gielgud

Set Designer: Motley

Costume Designer: Motley

Choreographer: Suria Magito