A riotous and radical adaptation of John Gay’s sequel to The Beggar’s Opera with original music inspired by Peaches, Britney, and Nina Simone. Polly, Gay’s gender-bending, anti-colonialist and proto-feminist ballad opera was originally written in 1729, and banned for the outrage it sparked. The show re-writes Gay’s original satire to reflect the societal inequalities of the present day, bringing new life to the 18th Century rom-com with techno, tracksuits and palm trees. In a tacky beach resort on a storm-hit island, we meet jilted brides, drag king politicians, a pregnant murderess, and a pirate boyband called Blazin’ Squid. It is a joyous battle cry and unashamed expression of female rage, of love, loss, and revenge – a dark and absolutely hilarious night out. “Overwhelming fun” – Exeunt. Tickets are available here.