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Swindon: The Opera
Official poster of the opera.
MusicBetty Roe
LyricsMatt Fox
BasisHistory of Swindon
Productions2012 Swindon

Swindon: The Opera, is an opera written about the large town of Swindon.[1] It was performed at the STEAM Museum.

Over twenty songs reflecting the decades were written by Matt Fox, with music composed by Betty Roe.

Cast

Role Premiere cast
Diana Dors, The show's Narrator. Based on celebrity Diana Dors. Polly Leech
Mary Eveley, The Mother of the show's central family. Alison Canning
George Eveley, The Father of the show's central family. James Canning
Jonathan Eveley (Child), The son of the show's central family. Harvey Cullis
Jonathan Eveley (Adult), The son of the show's central family. David Phillips
Clare Eveley (Teenager), The daughter of the show's central family. Ellen Lawrence
Clare Eveley (Adult), The daughter of the show's central family. Yvette Cummings

References

  1. ^ Morris, Steven (6 July 2012). "Take your seats for Swindon: the Opera". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 21 August 2012.