# Mr. Peachum — The Beggar’s Opera character guide

> Mr. Peachum in The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Peachum, Mr. Peachum

**First appearance:** 0005-the-beggar-s-opera

## Who they are

A corrupt thief-taker and Polly's father, plotting against Macheath.

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