Trial by Jury

Trial by Jury

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Trial by Jury

2005

0h 37m

10.0(1 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

Set around a classic case of broken vows – the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar – the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided. This Opera Australia performance was recorded in 2005.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Anthony Warlow

Anthony Warlow

Learned Judge

Ali McGregor

Plaintiff

David Hobson

David Hobson

The Defendant

John Bolton-Wood

John Bolton-Wood

Counsel for the Plaintiff

Creative team

Written by: William S. Gilbert

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