American friends
american friends
Become an American Friend

The American Friends of ENO is a 501 (c) 3 registered charity with publicly supported organisation status that was established to give ENO’s American supporters the opportunity to support ENO through tax-favourable giving. ENO has enjoyed a close affiliation with the United States since the Company’s highly-acclaimed 1984 tour, and American singers, directors and conductors continue to play an important creative and collaborative role in many of ENO’s productions. Our American Friends enjoy all the benefits of our Friends membership, with additional privileges and events that are exclusive to the American Friends. Additionally, the American Bar was inaugurated at ENO in Spring 2005, recognizing the contributions of several generous American supporters.

American Friends are able to support us with gifts ranging from £150 to £5,000 + with a full range of associated levels and benefits:
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to receive membership information, updates and special offers
For further information please contact Kathryn Marten on 020 845 9489, email americanfriends@eno.org, or write to:

Kathryn Marten
Senior Development Manager
English National Opera
London Coliseum
St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4ES
Supporter £150 (or dollar equivalent)
  • Priority booking for performances

  • Advance information

  • A dedicated ticket and programme Booking Line

  • Our Friends newsletter – Inside ENO – three times a year

  • The opportunity to purchase two tickets for every ENO Dress Rehearsal

  • An invitation to purchase two tickets for a special pre-Dress Rehearsal talk

  • ENO Press Releases

  • Priority booking for a variety of events, including talks, interviews and discussions

  • Savings of up to £30% if you book for three operas or more within the same booking period

  • Invitations to special American Friends events
Associate £250 (or dollar equivalent)
All of the above, plus

  • A copy of the ENO Annual Season Review

  • The opportunity to attend two music rehearsals per season – one new production and one revival

  • The opportunity to attend an annual event with the chorus
Benefactor £500 (or dollar equivalent)
All the above benefits, plus

  • A complimentary libretto of your choice (one per season and subject to availability)

  • The opportunity to attend an annual meeting with the Artistic Director

  • The opportunity to attend the start of season party
Patron £1,000 (or dollar equivalent)
All the above benefits, plus

  • Superlative personal service from dedicated staff on the telephone, via the members’ area on the website and in person.

  • Access to ENO’s private members’ bar, The Founders Circle Bar, on all performance nights

  • Invitations to a wide range of exclusive events from revealing behind-the-scenes demonstrations to private dinners at exclusive restaurants; post-performances parties to in-depth discussions with our artistic teams.

  • Acknowledgement in nightly programmes and in the Coliseum foyer

  • 4 complimentary champagne vouchers to be redeemed in the Coliseum bars

  • 2 complimentary programme vouchers to be redeemed at ENO performances at the Coliseum
Principal Patron £5,000 (or dollar equivalent)
All the above benefits, plus

  • Complimentary use of the Coliseum’s beautiful private dining rooms (including the Royal Retiring Room, the Coliseum Room and the Chairman’s Room) twice a year

  • 10 complimentary champagne vouchers to be redeemed in the Coliseum bars

  • 5 complimentary programme vouchers to be redeemed at ENO performances at the Coliseum
Click here to register your email address with us to receive information about the American Friends scheme and related events in the post and to be included on our mailing list for future updates and special offers.