Moll Flanders: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Moll Flanders follows the tumultuous life of Moll, whose life is marked by a series of marriages and journeys to new places. Through her resilience, Moll is able to rise above her circumstances, only to face the consequences of her actions as she descends into a life of crime. Moll Flanders touches on themes of relationships, repentance, and the pursuit of happiness against all odds.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1993)

Cast: Small9+ Roles

Genre: Drama / Romance

Setting: 1700s / England (London, Various)


Creative Team

Music: George Stiles

Lyrics: Paul Leigh

Book: Claire Luckham

Based On: Moll Flanders➝ by Daniel Defoe


Cast Albums

Original Cast (1993)➝


Licensing

Moll Flanders is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

Tags

1990s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Marriage, ObscurePrison, Romantic, Two-Word


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