A ruthless, biting morality tale, featuring the crimes of the notorious womanizer Mack the Knife, Brecht's landmark work is a showpiece of stunning, unforgettable songs and challenging class critique. First staged in Germany in 1928, this wickedly satirical "opera for beggars" with its ferocious jazz-turned-operetta score and political roots in Weimar cabaret is a masterpiece of black humour. Its themes of redemption and justice and its unique and edgy world of double-crossing gangsters, beggars, prostitutes and corrupt cops are as relevant to urban audiences as ever. November 16th - 27th at THE RUSSIAN HALL (600 Campbell).

THE THREEPENNY OPERA portrays a society turned upon its head with biting critique, and mysterious characters, and the "Raw edge" from Jay Hamburgers colourful production; a classic work of early 20th century theatre and a landmark in musical theatre brought to Vancouver audiences this Fall at the recently renovated Russian Hall in Strathcona.

"...right on point... unique in-your-face approach... intimate and creative" - Vince Kanasoot Georgia Straight

"I especially enjoyed the integrity of this production. It is faithful to text, to context, to the political and fourth-wall-breaking impulse of Brecht and Weill" - Charles Barber, City Opera Vancouver

Macheath, his gang, and his girls take a moment in the 'hood (Photo by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Damon Jang, Katie Purych, Kevin Armstrong, zi paris, and Adam Olgui

Polly with Macheath's gang (Photo by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Katie Purych, Jeff Hoffman, zi paris, Adam Olgui, and Damon Jang

The bawdy house (Photo by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Jessica Hood, Martha Ansfield-Scrase, Kevin Armstrong, Lindsay Warnock, Kathleen Nisbet, Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Adam Olgui

Macheath faces the music (Photo by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Jenny Andersen, zi paris, Kevin Armstrong, and Jessica Hood

Featuring: Stephen Aberle, Jenny Andersen, Martha Elisabeth Ansfield-Scrase, Kevin Armstrong, Jeff Hoffman, Damon Jang, Danielle Lemon, Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Adam Olgui, Kathleen Nisbet, zi paris, Katie Purych, Stephen Street, and Lindsay Warnock.

Earle Peach Directing the band featuring: Albert Klassen, Kirsten Daub, Johanna Hauser, and Lauren Ollsin.

Choreography: Anna Kuman Stage Manager: Juliet Butler Lighting Design: Chengyan Boon Costume Design: Anne Meeson Props: Jan Janovic

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Theatre In the Raw presented THE THREEPENNY OPERA Book and Lyrics by BERTOLT BRECHT Music by KURT WEILL for 10 performances from November 16th to the 27th at Strathcona's THE RUSSIAN HALL (600 Campbell Ave).