Last modified on Wed 12 May 2021 12.29 EDT
Les Dennis, the comedian-turned-quiz show host-turned-actor-turned-stage musical performer, is to tackle opera for the first time in a new production of HMS Pinafore.
English National Opera on Wednesday announced a 2021/22 season which will feature its first ever production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy classic. Artistic director Annilese Miskimmon said Dennis was a talented singer who âcompletely blew us away in the audition processâ. He will star as the upwardly mobile Sir Joseph, âruler of the Queenâs navyâ whose songs include When I was a Lad.
Les Dennis - opera debut as HMS Pinaforeâs Sir Joseph