Details

Based on Peter Stephan Jungk's novel and written by Philip Glass, one of the world's most important composers, The Perfect American imagines the final years of Walt Disney's life, including mythical imaginings of Abraham Lincoln and Andy Warhol. This latest opera from Glass, his 24th, was commissioned by ENO and Teatro Real Madrid to mark his 75th birthday. New Production. Running time: 2hrs 5mins

Cast/Performers

Christopher Purves (Walt Disney), David Soar (Roy), Janis Kelly (Hazel George), Sarah Tynan (Sharon), John Easterlin (Andy Warhol), Zachary James (Abraham Lincoln), Pamela Helen Stephen (Lillian Disney)

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Gareth Jones
Director: Phelim McDermott
Design(s): Dan Potra, 59 Ltd (video design)
Choreographer: Ben Wright
Lighting: Jon Clark