Character Breakdowns

Macheath, the most famous criminal in London

Mr Jonathon Jeremiah Peachum, the boss of London’s beggars

Mrs Celia Peachum, wife of Mr Peachum, who helps him run the business

Polly Peachum, daughter of the Peachum’s, Macheath’s newly wed wife

Tiger' Brown, the Sheriff of London, Macheath’s boyhood friend

Lucy Brown, 'Tiger' Brown’s daughter, who also claims to be married to Macheath

Low-Dive Jenny, a whore who has been romantically involved with Macheath in the past.

Charles Filch, a young man who is down on his luck, who goes to the Peachum’s for help.

Money Matthew, a member of Mac’s gang

'Crook-Fingered' Jake, a member of Mac’s gang

Robert 'the Saw', a member of Mac’s gang

‘Nimming' Ned, a member of Mac’s gang

Walt 'the Weeper', a member of Mac’s gang

Reverend Kimball, the minister who marries Mac and Polly

Beggars, employee of the Peachum’s

Vixen, a whore in Turnbridge

Dolly, a whore in Turnbridge

Betty, a whore in Turnbridge

Whores at Turnbridge

Smith, a constable of 'Tiger' Brown’s

Constable, a constable under Smith’s authority