Powder Her Face

Story

Synopsis

Penned by composer Thomas Ades, this contemporary opera is based on the life of the Duchess of Argyll (played by Mary Plazas), who's fallen on hard times in old age. A notoriously oversexed money-grubber in her younger days, the down-and-out duchess faces eviction from the hotel she calls home. Heather Buck, Daniel Norman and Graeme Broadbent also star in this uninhibited production, with Ades conducting the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.

Director

Margaret Williams

Writers

Philip Hensher

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

25 December 1999

Ensemble

Cast

• Mary Plazas

  Duchess

• Heather Buck

  Maid

• Daniel Norman (Tenor)

  Electrician

• Graeme Broadbent

  Hotel manager