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Act II, Scene 10 — The Thieves' Dispute

The Beggar's Opera

by John Gay

Two criminal associates, Peachum and Lockit, argue over the division of profits and the ethics of their dishonest trade. The tension escalates into a physical confrontation before they realize that their mutual survival depends on their cooperation, as they both have the power to send each other to the gallows.

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The Beggar's Opera

About John Gay

Browse 1 audition scene and monologue written by John Gay, including scenes from The Beggar's Opera. Gay's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and features duologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, general practice, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.