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)
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
Licensing
Moll Flanders is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
Tags
1990s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Marriage, Obscure, Prison, Romantic, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: April 10, 2026
