The Rotters Opera

The Plot

When the Conservative parliamentary candidate arrives in Deal with a big bag of gold to fight the 1880 by-election, expect fun, fraudulence (and flags) to follow...

___

‘DEAL is a most villainous place. It is full of filthy-looking people. Great desolation of abomination has been going on here.’

William Cobbett, 1823

—-

Carole Hayman is a writer, producer and presenter. As an Associate Director of the Royal Court Theatre she directed many world premieres. Hits include Ladies of Letters - 12 series on radio and 3 on TV, the Refuge with Sue Townsend and Rides, the BBC’s first all female drama.

…

Simon Yadoo is an actor whose extensive theatre includes: a number of Shakespearean and classic roles at venues from Riverside Studios to Elsinore Castle in Denmark. Screen includes: Muppets Most Wanted (Disney), The Constant Gardener and Vanity Fair and Simon was nominated for a Van D'Or Comedy Award at Cannes for his lead performance in short film FEET.