Swan Esther

Swan Esther

Swan Esther is a musical based on the bible story of Esther.

It was written in 1962 by J. Edward Oliver (words) and Nick Munns (music).

A professional production was staged by the Young Vic in January 1984 and it has also been performed by a number of amateur companies, most recently by Swanley Light Opera Group (SLOG), in May 2008. This production, directed by Keith Neville with musical direction by Andy Hall was performed in the presence of Mrs E Oliver, widow of J. Edward Oliver and composer Nick Munns.


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