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Le nozze di FigaroEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
An unusually strong cast makes up for muddy staging |
 6 Apr 18 / Independent |
This is exactly what the English National Opera should be doing |
| 4 Apr 18 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
A reasonably safe, crowd-pleasing production enhanced by engaging performances |
| 4 Apr 18 / The Stage |
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Lust and labyrinths |
| 2 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
ENO stimulates with revival of Mozart’s The Marriago of Figaro |
| 2 Apr 18 / Seen and Heard |
A very humane comedy |
| 2 Apr 18 / Planet Hugill |
A revival that shows many more strengths than weaknesses |
| 1 Apr 18 / Music OMH |
This Figaro stands well and there is much to relish and enjoy |
| 31 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
Fiona Shaw's The Marriage of Figaro returns to the London Coliseum |
| 31 Mar 18 / Opera Today |
La TraviataEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 13 | |
The kink’s english |
| 3 Apr 18 / parterre box |
Essential story gets rather lost |
| 26 Mar 18 / Express |
A worthy production debut from Daniel Kramer’s team now that he has his feet under the table |
| 21 Mar 18 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
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More croce than delizia: Daniel Kramer’s new Traviata offers entertainment but little heart |
| 20 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
Daniel Kramer’s La traviata for English National Opera disappoints |
| 19 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
The key performers are dangerously exposed |
| 19 Mar 18 / The Times |
ENO's disappointing new production of Verdi's popular crowd-puller |
| 19 Mar 18 / What's on Stage |
By and large this is a cack-handed production |
| 19 Mar 18 / Independent |
Kramer's production ultimately seemed a little too eager, too desperate to please |
| 19 Mar 18 / Opera Today |
Decadence and camp debauchery in a Verdi partyland |
| 19 Mar 18 / The Guardian |
This Traviata is similarly jinxed |
| 18 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
There was no scandal here, just conventional operatic melodrama |
| 18 Mar 18 / Telegraph |
Daniel Kramer digs a grave for musical-theatre possibilities |
| 18 Mar 18 / The Arts Desk |
A Midsummer Night's DreamEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 17 | |
Summer lovin’ |
| 20 Mar 18 / The Critics' Circle |
A double helping of Titania, Bottom and friends |
| 12 Mar 18 / The Observer |
Notwithstanding the colourful costumes, this production of A Midsummer Night's Dream has inert, unimaginative and superficial staging
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| 11 Mar 18 / Daily Mail |
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The result brings joy to the heart |
| 7 Mar 18 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
ENO’s excellent company performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream |
| 6 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
Bright-eyed and comic |
| 6 Mar 18 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Why did ENO bother to revive Robert Carsen’s limp Britten staging? |
| 5 Mar 18 / The Times |
A return to the world of sleep and dreams |
| 5 Mar 18 / Planet Hugill |
Robert Carsen's A Midsummer Night's Dream returns to ENO |
| 3 Mar 18 / Opera Today |
The perfect winter warmer, Robert Carsen's ageless production returns to ENO |
| 3 Mar 18 / What's on Stage |
The latest revival of Robert Carsen’s production confirms its theatrical brilliance |
| 3 Mar 18 / The Stage |
With sigh-inducing simplicity, Carsen’s production covers Shakespeare’s big themes |
| 3 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
The perfect antidote to a cold winter's evening |
| 3 Mar 18 / Telegraph |
Hot ice and strange snow: an unseasonal return for Carsen’s bed-hopping Dream |
| 3 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
A faithful version of the play with added humour |
| 3 Mar 18 / Express |
You can't see the forest for the very stylish trees |
| 3 Mar 18 / Evening Standard |
Carsen's classic staging makes a welcome return |
| 3 Mar 18 / The Guardian |
IolantheEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 15 | |
Un bain d’humour britannique |
| 6 Mar 18 / ConcertoNet (French) |
Fairy bad |
| 23 Feb 18 / The Critics' Circle |
Here is staging and performance deserving the full support of the Arts Council |
| 21 Feb 18 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
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A bring-the-whole-family production |
| 20 Feb 18 / Express |
An opera with a cast that is pretty close to perfect |
| 19 Feb 18 / Express |
The production feels very fresh at the moment and it needs to stay that way |
| 16 Feb 18 / Music OMH |
The new Gilbert and Sullivan offering from English National Opera is sheer bliss |
| 15 Feb 18 / What's on Stage |
Could prove just the big hit that ENO needs |
| 15 Feb 18 / Telegraph |
The staging is particularly arresting visually |
| 15 Feb 18 / Classical Source |
House of Lords satire bursts with frothy exuberance |
| 15 Feb 18 / The Guardian |
Cal McCrystal’s new production relishes the topsy-turvy world where peris consort with peri-wigs |
| 15 Feb 18 / Opera Today |
Director Cal McCrystal never knows when to stop, diverting too much attention from the music and lyrics |
| 15 Feb 18 / The Times |
ENO rendition of Gilbert & Sullivan opera is a second-class show |
| 15 Feb 18 / Evening Standard |
A colourful, exuberant riot |
| 15 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
The first two acts are nowhere near funny enough |
| 15 Feb 18 / Independent |
SatyagrahaEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 13 | 
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Perfectly thought-through and immaculately staged |
| 12 Feb 18 / Express |
A persistent meditative state |
| 9 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
A masterclass in suggestion and imagination |
| 8 Feb 18 / The Guardian |
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This choral work raises us from the cares of life to something etherea |
| 7 Feb 18 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
A largely new cast and conductor bring something very special to this seminal work |
| 6 Feb 18 / Opera Today |
Toby Spence is the perfect Gandhi |
| 6 Feb 18 / Independent |
The images and icons that the Improbable team create with the simplest materials are astonishing |
| 5 Feb 18 / The Times |
Remarkable, thought-provoking Satyagraha from ENO |
| 5 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
When the Glass feels half full |
| 5 Feb 18 / Telegraph |
Philip Glass's Gandhi opera is revived by English National Opera for the third time |
| 3 Feb 18 / What's on Stage |
As mesmerising as ever |
| 3 Feb 18 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Toby Spence brings off the potent force of Gandhi’s non-violent personality patiently and skilfully |
| 3 Feb 18 / Classical Source |
Phelim McDermott’s staging of Philip Glass’ Gandhi opera once again provides an unforgettable experience |
| 3 Feb 18 / The Stage |
MarnieEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 22 | |
Hitch free |
| 29 Nov 17 / The Critics' Circle |
Création mondiale de Marnie au London Coliseum |
| 24 Nov 17 / Opera Online |
Marnie, création mondiale de Nico Muhly à l'ENO |
| 23 Nov 17 / ResMusica |
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This production by Broadway veteran Michael Mayer, making his first entry into opera, is outstanding |
| 22 Nov 17 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
Where Marnie is an unqualified triumph is in its direction and sets |
| 21 Nov 17 / Opera Today |
A new large-scale opera from ENO in a distinguished staging by Michael Mayer |
| 21 Nov 17 / What's on Stage |
Muhly's operatic thriller sounds great but lacks the twists and turns of Hitchcock's iconic film version |
| 21 Nov 17 / Time Out |
An uneasy and uneven transition to the stage |
| 21 Nov 17 / Independent |
Elina Makropoulos chez Hitchcock |
| 21 Nov 17 / Forum Opéra |
Muhly's Marnie fails to find the drama of Winston Graham's novel |
| 21 Nov 17 / Bachtrack |
Well-intentioned remake falls short of Hitchcock’s thriller |
| 21 Nov 17 / Evening Standard |
A psychological maze at English National Opera |
| 21 Nov 17 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Nico Muhly’s Marnie for ENO returns to England and loses the plot |
| 21 Nov 17 / Seen and Heard |
Despite some fine singing, Nico Muhly’s new opera about a troubled kleptomaniac is turgid and untheatrical |
| 20 Nov 17 / The Times |
Nico Muhly's psycho thriller sounds beautiful but fails to thrill |
| 20 Nov 17 / The Guardian |
Disappointingly, it lacks the necessary engagement and thrill to make it a classic |
| 20 Nov 17 / Broadway World |
Hyped new opera doesn’t hit the heights |
| 20 Nov 17 / The Arts Desk |
Grand dramatic sweep and an elusive heroine |
| 20 Nov 17 / Planet Hugill |
If you've seen Hitchcock's Marnie then this ENO adaptation will only disappoint you |
| 20 Nov 17 / Telegraph |
Nico Muhly’s new opera is an outstanding achievement and a major success for its composer and ENO |
| 20 Nov 17 / The Stage |
Marnie’s music-generating potential is undeniable, but Muhly hasn’t quite distilled her tragedy and detachment |
| 20 Nov 17 / Classical Source |
Nico Muhly's 'Marnie' brings Hitchcock into the 21st century |
| 20 Nov 17 / New York Times |
RodelindaEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 13 | |
Under baroque specialist Christian Curnyn, the orchestra of ENO plays Rodelinda’s sublime score to perfection |
| 5 Nov 17 / Express |
Richard Jones' Rodelinda given a strong revival by ENO |
| 3 Nov 17 / The Opera Critic |
A terrific performance under the baton of Christian Curnyn, deservedly cheered by the audience |
| 1 Nov 17 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
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One of those evenings at the opera which sends everyone away smiling |
| 31 Oct 17 / Express |
Rebecca Evans’s impassioned voice of many colours perfectly suits Rodelinda’s wide-ranging music |
| 31 Oct 17 / The Times |
Rebecca Evans as Rodelinda delivers her solos with consummate control |
| 31 Oct 17 / Independent |
The production might be designed for those who dislike Handel opera, but the performances are astonishing |
| 30 Oct 17 / Planet Hugill |
Musical triumph beset by problematic staging |
| 30 Oct 17 / Seen and Heard |
Richard Jones's Rodelinda returns to ENO |
| 30 Oct 17 / Opera Today |
A Rodelinda to be applauded warmly |
| 28 Oct 17 / Telegraph |
ENO revives Richard Jones's 2014 production with an outstanding cast |
| 28 Oct 17 / What's on Stage |
Top-notch cast embrace dark vision of Handel |
| 28 Oct 17 / The Guardian |
A remarkably inventive, often dark yet entertaining staging |
| 28 Oct 17 / Classical Source |
AidaEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 18 | |
Neuproduktion von Verdis Aida an der English National Opera |
| 30 Oct 17 / Oper Aktuell |
Variable evening but delivers the goods musically |
| 9 Oct 17 / Express |
A bonkers Aida at the ENO |
| 5 Oct 17 / The Spectator |
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Verdi vies with Cirque du Soleil in a silky but Improbable ENO Aida |
| 4 Oct 17 / Seen and Heard |
Verdi’s Aida has always been seen as one of the grandest of grand operas |
| 4 Oct 17 / Express |
This was very much Aida's evening |
| 4 Oct 17 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
Aida opens the season at ENO |
| 3 Oct 17 / Opera Today |
a musical and visual spectacle |
| 2 Oct 17 / The Stage |
Strong singing and stage spectacle |
| 2 Oct 17 / Planet Hugill |
Fine singing, shame about the hats |
| 1 Oct 17 / The Observer |
Let’s hope the music carries this Aida through its next fifteen performances |
| 30 Sep 17 / Classical Source |
Smoky, sinister and outlandishly costumed |
| 30 Sep 17 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Moore and Jones are so good they almost make you forget the rest |
| 30 Sep 17 / Metro |
A High Priestess to cherish, in a production of empty spectacle |
| 30 Sep 17 / Telegraph |
Scrims, somersaults and a singing serviette in Phelim McDermott's new Aida for ENO |
| 30 Sep 17 / What's on Stage |
Superb singing with a touch of cod Gilbert and Sullivan |
| 30 Sep 17 / iNews |
Power and passion marred by a few duff notes |
| 29 Sep 17 / The Guardian |
Billowing silk and blue hair: Phelim McDermott creates an evocative Aida for ENO |
| 29 Sep 17 / Bachtrack |
Il barbiere di SivigliaEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
The perfect treatment for operaphobia |
| 11 Oct 17 / Express |
A star in the ENO firmament |
| 11 Oct 17 / Planet Hugill |
A razor sharp Barber of Seville revived at English National Opera |
| 11 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
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Sparkling 30th anniversary revival of Jonathan Miller's classic production |
| 9 Oct 17 / Planet Hugill |
Jonathan Miller’s production of The Barber of Seville marks its thirtieth birthday |
| 7 Oct 17 / Classical Source |
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22 to 30 Jun 2018
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11 Oct to 17 Nov 2018
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25 Oct to 5 Dec 2018
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16 Nov to 7 Dec 2018
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26 Nov 2018 to 22 Feb 2019
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11 Feb to 7 Mar 2019
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1 Mar to 13 Apr 2019
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News & Articles
| Fresh crisis at English National Opera as key figure quits |
Producing director Terri-Jayne Griffin to leave, with others claiming ENO ‘lacks ambition’. |
| 20 Jun 2018 / The Guardian |
| Opera chiefs extend ‘elitist’ ban on drinks |
English National Opera has bowed to criticism of its decision to ban those watching musicals from taking in food or drink and has now widened the policy to all audience members. |
| 12 May 2018 / The Times |
| Risk and revivals – ENO's new season gets the balance right |
Martyn Brabbins and Daniel Kramer’s English National Opera programme is a wise blend of mainstream and leftfield, with Iain Bell a safe pair of hands for the Jack the Ripper opera. |
| 2 May 2018 / The Guardian |
| Wow factor: ENO boss Daniel Kramer |
Daniel Kramer on running the ENO, recovering from a breakdown and giving audiences 'the party of the century.' |
| 16 Mar 2018 / Evening Standard |
| ENO appoints Stuart Murphy as chief executive |
Stuart Murphy, former director of Sky Entertainment Channels, has been appointed chief executive of English National Opera (ENO). |
| 9 Mar 2018 / Opera Now |
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