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Youth-led Rake’s Progress delivers immersive professional experience in Clapham

8/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Youth-led production of Stravinsky and Auden’s *The Rake’s Progress* was staged in Clapham, London, by participants in their 20s.
Director Tom Deazley’s three door-frame sets created narrow sight lines and limited orchestra balance.
Tenor Sam Rose, Baritone Sam Young, and Soprano Sophie Bysouth performed the principal roles of Tom Rakewell, Nick Shadow, and Anne respectively.
Reviewers said the immersive, participant-run format offered professional development despite a bumpy opening night.

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Story summary

Youth-led production of Stravinsky and Auden’s *The Rake’s Progress* was staged in Clapham, London, by participants in their 20s.
Director Tom Deazley’s three door-frame sets created narrow sight lines and limited orchestra balance.
Tenor Sam Rose, Baritone Sam Young, and Soprano Sophie Bysouth performed the principal roles of Tom Rakewell, Nick Shadow, and Anne respectively.
Reviewers said the immersive, participant-run format offered professional development despite a bumpy opening night.