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  • Helen Shute, stands smiling in an ornate, empty London Coliseum theatre with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer and light top amidst rows of red seats and decorative lighting overhead.

    ENO appoints Helen Shute as Chief Executive

    She will also become Chief Executive of London Coliseum Limited, taking up both roles in November 2026.
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  • Various community groups attending an onstage singing workshop at the Coliseum. They are seated on the stage as a workshop leader talks to them.

    ENO secures £1.6 million investment for London Coliseum

    Investment from the government’s Creative Foundations Fund will support essential capital works at the London Coliseum.
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  • A man in blue sits slouched on a stool and a woman in a white blouse and blue skirt sits upright on a chair at a small table on a dimly lit stage with barred railings in the background.

    ENO wins Olivier Award for Dead Man Walking

    In her acceptance speech, Annilese Miskimmon paid tribute to Sister Helen Prejean, whose real-life experiences inspired the opera, as well as to Lilian Baylis, founder of ENO.
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  • A middle-aged man with short grey hair and glasses, Paul Reeve MBE is wearing a navy blazer over a light blue shirt, standing in front of pale-coloured curtains and smiling slightly at the camera.

    ENO appoints Paul Reeve MBE as Interim Chief Executive

    ENO will welcome Paul Reeve MBE as an Interim Chief Executive while the Board completes the appointment of a new, permanent CEO.
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  • A woman in a green dress sings on stage in front of an orchestra, with musicians playing string instruments and a conductor directing them, all set against a dark red curtain backdrop.

    ENO remembers soprano Rainelle Krause

    Soprano Rainelle Krause was a much-admired artist and a memorable presence on ENO’s stage in The Magic Flute in 2024 and Horrible Histories Prom in 2023.
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  • Season Image for ENO 25/26

    ENO’s critically and commercially successful 2025/26 Season draws to a close

    This season, in both London and Greater Manchester, ENO showcased a wide range of operas, from contemporary masterpieces and ENO firsts to much-loved revivals.
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  • View from the auditorium of the stage of the London Coliseum during the Relaxed performance of ENO's Iolanthe---Wednesday 25 October 2023 © Lloyd Winters

    ENO Statement on the Hodge Review

    ENO welcomes Baroness Hodge’s independent review of Arts Council England.
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  • A collage of nine black-and-white headshots, arranged pyramid-style on a dark background, features a diverse group of men and women—showcasing the talented ENO Harewood Artists and the support they bring to every performance.

    The 25/26 ENO Harewood Artists Match Campaign

    The amount raised ensures the training of our 10 incredible singers on the ENO Harewood Artists programme this season.
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  • Nicola Cardillo-Zallo, a person with short brown hair and glasses smiles at the camera, wearing a dark blazer, white top, and a chunky chain necklace. The background is softly blurred.

    ENO appoints new Chief People Officer

    The new Chief People Office will lead the people and culture strategy as the ENO develops its dual-base model in London and Greater Manchester
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  • A woman with short blonde hair and red lipstick, wearing a green suit and white shirt, sits alone in a row of red theatre seats, looking at the camera.

    ENO’s Jenny Mollica appointed CEO of the Roundhouse

    English National Opera (ENO) has announced that Chief Executive, Jenny Mollica, has been appointed the next CEO of the Roundhouse.…
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  • Charles Mackerras, in formal attire, smiling broadly and raising one arm in a wave. The background is dark, with indistinct figures visible.

    ENO launches international search for its next Mackerras Fellow Conductor

    Today, on the centenary of the birth of conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, ENO launches its search for an outstanding emerging…
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  • A group of women smile and laugh together indoors. Bethan Langford and Mel Giedroyc in front wear vintage-style skirts and are engaged in an interactive activity, while others chat and stand in the background.

    ENO’s sparkling production of HMS Pinafore makes a welcome return with guest star Mel Giedroyc

    ENO’s much-loved production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical love triangle–themed opera HMS Pinafore returns to the London Coliseum this winter…
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  • A young girl in a red jumper plays a double bass with a bow in a classroom. Behind her, a screen displays a yellow ENO Curriculum slide reading “Finish this.” and musical notes. Another child watches in the foreground.

    ENO welcomes the Curriculum & Assessment Review

    ENO warmly welcomes the Curriculum & Assessment Review, which recognises the vital role the arts play in helping children and young people to thrive.
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  • Samuel Downes, a man with curly hair and a beard, looks directly at the camera in a dark jumper. The softly blurred background and black-and-white tones add depth to the portrait.

    Sam Downes becomes an ENO Harewood Artist for the 2025-26 Season

    Young New Zealand-born tenor Sam Downes is the latest artist to join English National Opera (ENO)’s Harewood Artists programme for exceptionally talented singers.
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  • ENO’s Relaxed Performance of The Magic Flute 2024 © Lloyd Winters

    ENO is a founding member of a new UK opera trade body

    English National Opera is proud to be a founding member of the UK Opera Association (UKOA).
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  • London Coliseum front door

    ENO and London Coliseum announce new board appointments

    English National Opera (ENO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Edgar-Jones OBE as Chair of the Board of…
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  • Two green bound scripts labelled Benjamin Britten: Albert Herring, Act I & II sit on a table with papers on top; in the blurred background at the Lowry, Greater Manchester, two people sit and talk.

    ENO stages its first Greater Manchester performances at Lowry

    ENO will debut its first performances in Greater Manchester this evening, with Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring opening at Lowry in Salford…
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  • Image for ENO Breathe

    ENO selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program for ENO Breathe

    ENO will join a cohort of 200 nonprofit cultural organisations from across the U.S. and U.K. to improve essential digital…
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  • Black and white portrait of Andri Björn Róbertsson, a man with wavy hair and light stubble, wearing a checked blazer and polo neck, standing in front of a blurred modern architectural background.

    Casting updates for ENO’s 2025/26 season

    The ENO has announced a cast change for their 2025/26 season.
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  • Headshot of Mel Giedroyc

    Mel Giedroyc announced as Special Guest Star of ENO’s HMS Pinafore

    ENO’s sparkling production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s nautical love triangle-themed opera HMS Pinafore returns to the London Coliseum this winter…
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  • ENO orchestra on stage

    Grange Park Opera continues their orchestral partnership with the Orchestra of English National Opera from 2026

    English National Opera (ENO) and Grange Park Opera (GPO) are delighted to announce a five-year orchestral partnership with the award-winning…
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