John Gay

John Gay (30 June 1685 – 4 December 1732) was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

The Beggar's Opera - 2021-02-19T00:00:00.000000Z

The Beggar's Opera (The Broadside Band, conductor: Jeremy Barlow) - 1991-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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