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“…one can only admire the valiant ensemble performance, with…tenor Samuel Boden’s pure-toned royal successor…making the most of [his] very demanding part…”
Independent, 11th May 2018
“Samuel Boden makes a pivotal contribution as the Boy”
What’s on Stage, 11th May 2018
“For the cast, I have nothing but praise:…Sam Boden makes his mark as the boy king with a nasty surprise up his royal sleeve.”
The Telegraph, 11th May 2018
“Samuel Boden is inspired casting as the Boy, growing up to be King.”
Financial Times, 11th January 2018
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“…Edward III is initially the Boy and later the Young King (sympathetically realised by Samuel Boden).”
The Stage, 11th May 2018
“Samuel Boden is firm yet delicate as the Boy/Young King.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2018
“The son, gracefully sung by tenor Samuel Boden, is clearly intended to be Edward III but is here named “Boy/Young King,”
Opera News, 10th October 2018