Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and Other Love Songs) (Paperback)

Kneehigh Theatre Company presents Dead Dog in a Suitcase written by Carl Grose. What the HELL is the world coming to? Based on The Beggar's Opera, John Gay's classic musical satire, Dead Dog in a suitcase (and other love songs) is busting with wit, wonder and weirdness. An extraordinary Kneehigh cast of actor-musicians shoot, hoot and shimmy their way through this twisted morality tale of our times...by turns SHOCKING, HILARIOUS, HEARTFELT and ABSURD! Mayor Goodman has been assassinated. Contract killer Macheath has just married Pretty Polly Peachum and they plan to escape to a better world - but they aren't going anywhere. Not if pickled pilchard, hair gel and concrete tycoon Les Peachum and his wife have anything to do with it. See, they aren't happy with their daughter marrying Macheath. Not one bit. Before the day is out Macheath will face the hangman's noose and much more besides. All the while, the dogs are howling, the pier is creaking, the babes are crying, the concrete is cracking and the truth won't stay hidden for much longer... This is now, this is it The world is poor and man's a shit The game is rigged, nothing's truer Death's a joke and life a sewer!

General

Imprint:	Oberon Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oberon Modern Plays
Release date:	June 2014
Authors:	Carl Grose (Theatre Company)
Dimensions:	210 x 130 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-1-78319-156-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General
LSN:	1-78319-156-2
Barcode:	9781783191567

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