THE WICKED WORLD OF BEL AMI Book and lyrics by Ken Hill from the novel by Guy de Maupassant; Music by Jacques Offenbach 13 Apr - 13 May - Theatre Royal Stratford East SYNOPSIS Set in late 19th Century Paris this vivid show tells the tale of the ultimate anti-hero Georges Duroy (the Bel-Ami of the title) as he ruthlessly thrusts his way up the social ladder of success, leaving in his wake a mass of discarded lovers, wives and friends. Add to this some of Offenbach's best-loved tunes and you have a stimulating evening's entertainment. CAST: 6 female (1 non-speaking), 9 male (2 non-speaking), 2 children (non-speaking), no chorus. INSTRUMENTATION: piano Vocal Score and Libretto available on hire only
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