English National Opera

The West End


The English National Opera is celebrated for making opera modern and more accessible, as all productions are sung in English. It's based at the impressive London Coliseum, built in 1904 and lovingly restored a century later. The English National Ballet also holds regular performances at the Coliseum. Tickets range from £12 to £125.

Backstage tours of the London Coliseum are bookable online (adult/concession £10/£8).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The West End attractions

1. Soho Square

0.45 MILES

At Soho’s northern end, this leafy square is the area’s back garden. It was laid out in 1681, and originally named King’s Square; a statue of Charles II…