The English National Opera began in 1898,when 23 year old Lilian Baylis presented a series of opera recitals at the Old Vic Theatre. By the year 2000 the company embarked on a 4 year restoration programme in its home The London Coliseum.

The English National Opera was the first British Opera company to tour the US in 1984. The English National Opera offers a chance to see what is on and how to book tickets to see the opera. They have exclusive savings on bookings made. There is also an educational section on the site to enable students to gain information on the English National Opera and projects and courses that they offer.

The Enjoy Opera Scheme

The Enjoy Opera scheme is aimed at secondary schools, however we also welcome enquiries from primary schools and are happy to recommend suitable productions for this age group.

Tickets are available for a range of productions that includes works suitable for both first-timers and more experienced students. If you would like to discuss what is most suitable for your particular group please call ENO Baylis.

Workshops take place in the afternoon of selected performances and are a perfect preparation for an opera. Lasting two hours, these interactive sessions offer an fun and exciting introduction to opera through a mix of singing, drama, improvisation and discussion.

Available on request and subject to availability, ENO Baylis is able to offer backstage tours for school groups. Explore behind the scenes, sample the view from the stage and visit areas such as the orchestra pit and royal box.*
Charges for tours vary so please contact ENO Baylis for an up to date price list.
*Please note that due to production schedules not all areas may be accessible.

Available on request and subject to availability, pre-performance talks last for one hour and give insight into the main theme, plots and characters of the production. Talks, where available, take place between 5.00 - 6.00pm only and can be tailored to suit different groups. Prices on request.

Enjoy Opera is a great way to link into the Arts Award. If your students enjoy singing and performing, why not bring them to a workshop where they will work with professional artists? For particular shows ENO also gives students the chance to post their reviews of our operas online. For more ways of linking into the arts award, speak to ENO Baylis' trained arts award advisor.
 

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