Be part of ENO – Join the Friends

Our Friends share ENO’s passion for presenting world-class distinctive opera in English to the widest possible audience.

 Ticket revenue covers less than a third of the costs of producing opera. The Friends’ financial contribution is vital and helps ENO to realise its mission. In recognition of your support, we extend a range of privileges that allow Friends to engage more closely with the Company.

Enjoy priority booking ahead of the general public, behind the scenes access at the London Coliseum and have the opportunity to attend dress rehearsals and events. Friends are among the first to hear about forthcoming operas and each season you sponsor a new ENO production.

Membership of the Friends is a great way to get involved with the work of our award-winning Company. Join us today and invest in the future of opera.

Click here to join the Friends of ENO now

Levels of Support

Solo Friends from £50 – £89 or from £4.20/ month by Direct Debit
Duet Friends from £90 – £174 or £7.50/month by Direct Debit
receive:

• Access to dress rehearsal tickets from only £7*
• Invitations to attend special events and a chance to meet leading ENO artists
• Priority booking for ENO performances
• Inside ENO magazine and regular mailings
• Supporting the work of an award-winning company

*Solo Friends are entitled to book 1 ticket for dress rehearsals and the pre-dress rehearsal talk. Duet Friends will receive one mailing and are entitled to book for 2 tickets for dress rehearsals and the pre-dress rehearsal talk.

If you want to be connected with the work of the Company and have access to behind-the-scenes and preview activities, join as an Ensemble or Company Friend.

Ensemble Friends from £175 – £399 annually or from £14.60/month by Direct Debit
receive all the Duet Friend benefits as above plus:

• Enhanced priority booking for dress rehearsals and events
• The opportunity to invite up to 3 guests to the Friends events
• Invitations to selected interval drinks receptions at dress rehearsals
• Recognition in the Friends supported production programme (1 per season)
• Recognition in the Friends magazine, Inside ENO (1 per season)

Company Friends from £400 – £999 or from £33.40/month by Direct Debit
receive all of the Ensemble benefits as above, plus:

• Enhanced advance information, including Season press release
• Access to 2 music rehearsals a season
• Invitation to 1 Patron event and post event supper per season (For example, a talk by a director or singer followed by an intimate supper)
• Invitation to Season launch event with the Artistic Team
• Invitations to exclusive company recitals and receptions

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"Being a Friend of ENO has not only enriched my experience of opera over the years but has also inspired a strong sense of loyalty towards the Company.   I am proud to support a company that is willing to take creative risks to extend the boundaries of this art form whilst celebrating the joys of its more traditional repertoire. I appreciate the willingness of musicians, directors and production staff to engage with their audience by discussing their work at Friends Events. The pursuit of excellence by every member of the Company is inspirational."
Tina Maxwell

"The Friends programme helps me to get excited about an opera I may not know or look afresh at a familiar production. I especially enjoy the events series. It is always very enlightening to hear artists or directors speak about their work.   These events are well planned and informal and there is always a great atmosphere."
Roger Knight

"The things we like best about being Friends of ENO are meeting other Friends who share the same interests, having the satisfaction of contributing in however small a way to an organisation which gives us so much pleasure and enjoying the privileges of priority booking, access to dress rehearsals and the Inside ENO magazine which provides us with wide ranging information about current and forthcoming productions

So our advice is: invest in the Friends of ENO. You will find it pays excellent dividends"
Eric & Sylvia Sklar

"I discovered English National Opera nearly thirty years ago and was drawn to it because of its difference from other opera companies. I liked the fact that it presented operas in English and that its programming was - and still is - adventurous. It's a very special place, filled with very special people. I feel comfortable and at home here."
Tom Maxwell

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of Friendship with a gift membership to the Friends of ENO

Friends membership is the gift that lasts the whole year long and and for all occasions, makes the perfect gift for any opera lover allowing them to enjoy the benefits that membership brings.

Gift memberships are available at any of the levels shown above and the welcome pack can either be sent directly to the recipient with a card with a message from you, or to you to present the gift yourself.

For more information or to purchase a gift membership call the Friends office on 020 7845 9420 or email friends@eno.org.

 
Katherine Sayer
Friends Manager
English National Opera
London Coliseum
St Martin’s lane
London
WC2N 4ES