Minor Characters
Ben Budge
Ben Budge is one of the most loyal thieves in Macheath’s gang (along with Matt of the Mint). He meets Macheath at the tavern, the gambling hall, and Newgate Prison.
Black Moll
Black Moll is a thief who works with Peachum. While she never appears onstage, she is imprisoned and on trial at Newgate during the opera, and Peachum promises to get her out.
Molly Brazen
Molly Brazen is one of the eight “women of the town” (sex workers) who drink with Macheath in Act II.
Crook-Finger’d Jack
Crook-Finger’d Jack is a thief in Macheath’s gang who works with Peachum.
Jenny Diver
Jenny Diver is one of the sex workers who turns Macheath in to Peachum in Act II (along with Suky Tawdry). She also sings two arias.
Betty Doxy
Betty Doxy is one of the sex workers who meet Macheath in Act II.
Wat Dreary
Wat Dreary (or Brown Will) is one of the thieves who work with Macheath. Peachum considers him untrustworthy.
Matt of the Mint
Matt of the Mint is the most talkative and loyal thief in Macheath’s gang. Along with Ben Budge, he meets Macheath at the tavern, the gambling hall, and Newgate Prison.
Nimming Ned
Nimming Ned is a thief in Macheath’s gang. According to Peachum, Ned is an expert at robbing houses that are on fire, before they burn down completely.
Harry Padington
Harry Padington is a member of Macheath’s gang. Peachum thinks he’s a talentless good-for-nothing.
Mrs. Slammekin
Mrs. Slammekin is one of the sex workers in Act II. She argues that Jewish men make excellent clients and brags about turning other clients in to Peachum for a share in his bounty.
Suky Tawdry
Suky Tawdry is one of the sex workers who turns Macheath in to Peachum (along with Jenny Diver).
Dolly Trull
Dolly Trull is one of the sex workers in Act II.
Jemmy Twitcher
Jemmy Twitcher is a thief in Macheath’s gang. At the tavern, he gives a speech about morality and argues that thieves live by “the Right of Conquest.” Later, he becomes an informant and testifies against Macheath at his trial.
Mrs. Vixen
Mrs. Vixen is one of the sex workers in Act II. She likes to seduce young men, steal their money, and get them arrested and transported overseas.