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The English National Opera’s Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon will makes her company directorial debut with a powerful new production of Poul Ruders’ The Handmaid’s Tale. Based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel, this outstandingly relevant work was last staged at the London Coliseum in 2003 when it received its first English language debut.
This April, the English National Opera's (ENO) Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon will make her company directorial debut with a powerful new production of Poul Ruders' The Handmaid's Tale. Based on Margaret Atwood's seminal novel, this outstandingly relevant work was last staged at the London Coliseum in 2003 when it received its first English language debut.
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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