The Perfect American

American opera

London Coliseum

Sat Jun 1
- Fri Jun 28

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Time Out says

Tue Feb 5 2013

Based on Peter Stephan Jungk's novel, composer Philip Glass imagines the final years of Walt Disney's life, including mythical imaginings of Abraham Lincoln and Andy Warhol. (This latest opera from Glass, his twenty-fourth, was commissioned by ENO and Teatro Real Madrid to mark his 75th birthday.)

British baritone Christopher Purves stars as Walt Disney, while soprano Janis Kelly creates the role of Disney's studio nurse and confidante, Hazel George. With David Pittsinger (Roy), Janis Kelly (Hazel George), Sarah Tynan (Sharon), John Easterlin (Andy Warhol) and Zachary James (Abraham Lincoln).

Directed by Phelim McDermott; the conductor is Gareth Jones. (Sung in English.)

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Name:
London Coliseum
Address:
London Coliseum St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4ES

Phone:
020 7836 0111
Website:
www.eno.org
Transport:
Tube: Charing Cross
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1. London Coliseum
  - St Martin's Lane
    London
    WC2N 4ES
  - 020 7836 0111
  - www.eno.org
  - 51.509913,-0.126270