Wat

'Wat' is a musical/opera loosely based on the events of the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381, led by Wat Tyler.

First conceived in Auckland, NZ, in 1989 with a 30-minute premiere, Wat was reworked and extended in 2002-03 for performance at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood in July, 2003, directed by Robin Imms of Trocadero Dance, Burwood.

It has since been revised and the existing version is given here.

The sound files in each act are midi; I hope to record each of the scenes as resources permit.

Characters:

William Walworth, Mayor of London
King Richard
Thomas Bampton, adviser to Richard
Joan, mother of Richard
Wat Tyler, head of rebels
Katherine, daughter of Walworth
Jack Straw, friend of Wat
John Ball, friar
Vivienne, sister of Katherine
Abbot
Sudbury, archbishop
Knowles, servant of Walworth
Mrs Knowles, nurse of Katherine
Barons, several
Little Girl/Boy
Guard
Villagers/rebels