Thomas and Sally; or The Sailor's Return

Speaker
Sally - Ischia Gooda, Thomas - George Hill, Squire - Sebastian Evans, Dorcas - Matilda Bates, Conductor - Rudyard Cook
Event date
Event time
20:30 - 21:30
Venue
New College Ante-Chapel
Holywell Street
OXFORD
OX1 3BN
Event type
Concerts
Event cost
£15/£7.00 concessions
Disabled access?
Yes
Booking required
Recommended

A sentimental comedy from 1760, and the first English comic opera to be sung throughout. In the plot, Thomas leaves Sally to go to sea; when he has left, the Squire makes overtures to Sally, assisted by Dorcas. Sally is just about to give into him, when Thomas returns.