Igor Stravinsky
The Rakes Progress
Tour Details
| 4 February | DUNDALK | Town Hall |
| 7 February | CORK | Cork Opera House |
| 9 February | WEXFORD | Theatre Royal |
| 11 February | DERRY | St Columb's Theatre |
| 13 February | GALWAY | Leisureland |
| 17 and 18 February | DUBLIN | RDS Concert Hall |
| 20 February | ENNISKILLEN | Ardhowen Theatre |
"In short this is one of the finest productions that OTC has yet mounted "
"A novel and thrilling way to spend a Saturday night, the OTC fully deserved the large crowd it attracted."
Production Information
Cast |
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| Tom Rakewell | Iain Paton |
| Anne Trulove | Louise Walsh |
| Nick Shadow | Sam McElroy |
| Mother Goose/Babe | Deryck Hamnon |
| Sellem/Tenor Chorus | James Nelson |
Synopsis
The Rake's Progress is at once a touching love story and a terrifying dance with the devil,charting the rise and fall of handsome young Tom Rakewell(Ian Paton) in the company of faithful Anne Truelove(Louise Walsh) bearded Baba the Turk(Frances McCafferty) and Old Nick Himself(Sam McElroy).
Conducted by Richard Farnes and the production will be directed by James Conway with designs by Joe Vanek and lighting by Paul Keagan.
