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English National Opera
Opera House and Concert Hall
City of Westminster, London
"Saw swan lake and it was so amazing!! Never been to the..."(2 Tips)
"amazing orchestras!"(4 Tips)
"... Arias scheme to buy stalls seats at 30 instead of 100+ quid. Buy programmes..."(2 Tips)"Comfortable seats, amazing scenography, very good art direction"(3 Tips)
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Remi LefevreJanuary 3, 2014An utterly impressive scene in the heart of London. A prime orchestra and no real bad seats make it an excellent choice for casual goers and aficionados alike.
Bijan YoungNovember 1, 2017Wonderful and absorbing experience. The theatre is very special. Most operas they put on are outstanding - once you get over listening to famous pieces in English. Very special night out. Go!Upvoted Sep 26
Daria VasilyevaDecember 9, 2014Really loved the place. From all the operas I have been to this one is quite special. I felt comfortable and cozy, voices were perfect as well as the whole feeling from the visit) definitely recommend
SSKJanuary 29, 2016Great venue with affordable pricing (check time out London for offers). Ballet and opera sometimes sung in English or original language.
- Brian OAugust 22, 2015Saw swan lake and it was so amazing!! Never been to the ballet and this was a real great experience. Didn't think I would enjoy the ballet but this was breathtaking.
hello_emilyDecember 19, 2015Magic venue - just beautiful . If you want ice cream at interval (& you know you do!) go all the way back out to the foyer for shorter queues.
ENO is the place to see developing British singers and to be exposed to some experimental directors. Cheaper day tickets frequently available on the TKTS booth in Leicester Square.- The spiritus classicus home of the English National Opera. Incredible architecture, home to 2016's acclaimed London revival of Sunset Boulevard.
Sometimes excellent, always worth going, cheaper and more innovative than the Royal Opera House.
Martin JarčíkNovember 7, 2013I took seat on 4th floor just on the edge with restricted leg room (A6). However, there is good view and enough space for legs. Great deal for £25. :)- Christopher HamerDecember 21, 2012The front row is where you want to be if you wish to see some of the amazing orchestras!
- Sam Van DamNovember 24, 2013As a student, enter their Access All Arias scheme to buy stalls seats at 30 instead of 100+ quid. Buy programmes not at the entrance (where there will be a long queu) but at the doors to your section
The opera can be hit and miss.. But the recent production of Porgy and Bess was excellent.
Martin TiedemannJune 13, 201214 December: Watch The Nutcracker. The English National Ballet has been staging productions of The Nutcracker for more than 60 years, and continues to do so annually, the company's most popular show.
Sue ManJanuary 16, 2014Went to watch Le Corsaire, it gets quite warm in Upper Circle and carry small handbags for the ladies as there is little room for big handbags.
Georgia Lee-FinnieDecember 18, 2013Amazing sceneryz watching the Nutcracker at the moment. Interval time. Theatre looks breathtaking
HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011The Coliseum opened in 1904 as a ‘people’s palace of entertainment’. During WW2 it became a canteen for air raid wardens, and Winston Churchill once addressed them from the theatre stage.
Sam DuffyJune 21, 2013ENO Death in Venice. Amazing lighting, choreography and sets to support great performances.
London Symphony OrchestraSeptember 16, 2011Home of English National Opera, whose productions are sung in English. Fantastic new works as well as all the favourites!
Meg Tobin-O'DrowskyDecember 14, 2013Amazing. Saw The Nutcracker. There are bad seats in the place, but we got lucky.
Richard FindlayFebruary 26, 2015Seating is extremely comfortable and allows a 5 hour sit with no discomfort. The toilet facility for men on lower floor are pretty inadequate, cramped & congested- Marc-Philipp KittelOctober 16, 2015From an architect’s POV: superb. But the opera (Lady Macbeth of …) was pretty boring.
BEWARE! ENO needlessly contributes to food waste. Was required to dispose of closed package of crackers because they don’t allow outside food. Skip the ENO if headed home after w/ groceries in hand.
The only bar I've been to in London with NO TEA. You have been warned!
Try and get seats in the dress circle, numbers 28 + 29 as they are very central
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English National Opera
St Martin's Ln
London
Greater London
WC2N 4ES
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
WC2N 4ES
United Kingdom
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"Amazing interior, beautiful theatre! Saw the nutcracker, it was wonderful! Lovely champagne cocktails which we pre ordered for the interval."
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"Stunningly beautiful theatre! Saw Blithe Spirit there. Love old classic theatres like this."
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"One of my favourite venues for fantastic dance shows. The theatre is beautiful and comfortable, easy to book tkts with very helpful staff."
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