{"product_id":"1241966","title":"The Beggars Opera [BLU-RAY]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by John Gay in 1728, The Beggar's Opera is widely considered to be the first musical comedy, and one that pre-empted by about 300 years the current vogue for 'jukebox' productions, which create a plot to fit around hit songs. Gay took some of the best-known tunes of his day, both classical and popular, and worked them into a savagely satirical tale set amongst London's thieves, pimps and prostitutes.\\r\u003cbr\u003e \\r\u003cbr\u003eWildly popular from its first performance in 1728, it has been the basis for numerous stage, musical and cinematic adaptations ever since. It explores a cynical world where capitalist greed, crime and social inequality are the norm. Robert Carsen's new take on this classic is indeed 'A brilliant tour de force between baroque and modernity' (Lib\\xe9ration).","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55130920485249,"sku":"1241966","price":24.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/510p7aAsVdL._SL1500.jpg?v=1766924972","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1241966","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}