The Opera Circle

Become a Patron of ENO’s Opera Circle

The Opera Circle is a group of dedicated individuals who provide generous support across the full range of our work and support our mission to produce distinctive, high quality productions that engage and resonate with diverse audiences.

With gifts of £1,000 or more, Patrons make it possible for us to continue pushing artistic boundaries and creating more new  productions than any other British opera house.

  “One of the greatest joys of my job is spending time with generous people who share a passion for this Company. The Opera Circle recognises these individuals who provide the support we need to produce outstanding opera.”

Edward Gardner, Music Director

When you join the Opera Circle, you will be engaged and kept informed about our work with regular updates, news of artistic plans and information about how your donation is used to make our work possible.

As a Patron, you will enjoy access to the heart of the Company and will be invited to a wide range of unique events, including opportunities to meet and socialise with other supporters and with members of the cast and production teams.

Levels of Support

In appreciation of your generosity, we are pleased to offer Patrons of the Opera Circle the following privileges:

Opera Circle Patrons (from £1,000 or £83.33/month)

• All Friends of ENO membership benefits

• Personalised priority booking through the development office for performances and for the American Bar Restaurant
• Access to our regular series of Patron events, including opportunities to meet and dine with the artists in our innovative productions and see and hear works in progress.
• Access to our post-performance Company parties in the Sky Bar on First Nights.
• An invitation to our highly-anticipated annual gala, the Patrons’ Dinner
• Recognition in all production programmes and on the Coliseum foyer boards

Leading Patrons (from £2,500 or £208.33/month)

all of the above, plus:

• Access to special ticket allocations for all performances and enhanced priority booking
• Opportunity to attend all First Night Suppers in the American Bar Restaurant
• Invitations to a special set of Leading Patron Events, including private recitals at exclusive venues, production-specific backstage tours and the chance to hear first about the new season at the Annual Season Launch Reception
• Private tours of the London Coliseum on request

Principal Patrons (from £5,000 or £416.66/month)

all of the above, plus:

• An invitation to the Annual Chairman’s Dinner, an evening celebrating ENO and recognising our most generous and committed supporters.
• Bespoke opportunities for involvement and additional privileges as determined by your interests in the different areas of ENO’s work.

For further information on becoming a Patron of the Opera Circle, please contact ENO’s

Development Office on donate@eno.org or call 020 7845 9474

Or write to

Development Office
English National Opera
London Coliseum
St Martin’s Lane
London, WC2N 4ES