Paul Napier-Burrows studied at the RCM and Guildhall. He joined ENO in 1981, leaving in 1990 to resume his freelance career, and rejoining ENO in 1997.

Previously for ENO: Official The Barber of Seville, Mr Flint Billy Budd, Dr Falke Fledermaus, Fiorello The Barber of Seville, Harlequin Ariadne on Naxos, Junius The Rape of Lucretia, Juan Don Quixote, Dancairo Carmen, Elviro Xerxes, Mityukha, Melisso Alcina, Helmsman Tristan and Isolde, Donner The Rhinegold. First Mate Billy Budd, Nym Sir John in Love, Mityukha Boris Godunov, Imperial Commissioner Madam Butterfly, Brian’s father Two Boys and Servant The Winter’s Tale.