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Singing animals, heroic lumberjacks, pure melody and riotous entertainment in ENO's Paul Bunyan

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“the unquestioned stars of the show are the ENO Chorus”
Reviewed at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London on 9 May 2019
Britten, Paul Bunyan
James Henshaw, Conductor
Jamie Manton, Director
Camilla Clarke, Set Designer
Sir Simon Russell Beale, Voice of Paul Bunyan
Elgan Llŷr Thomas, Johnny Inkslinger
Rowan Pierce, Tiny
Zwakele Tshabalala, Hot Biscuit Slim
Graeme Lauren, Sam Sharkey
Alex Otterburn, Hel Helson
Barnaby Rea, Ben Benny
Andrew Tinkler, Cross Crosshaulson
Paul Sheehan, Jen Jenson
Geraint Hylton, Pete Peterson
Adam Sullivan, Andy Anderson
Claire Pendleton, Fido
Sophie Goldrick, Moppet
Lydia Marchione, Poppet
David Newman, Western Union Boy
Jasmine Ricketts, Choreography
Marc Rosette, Lighting Designer
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