Production Guidance for London Coliseum Season
All ENO productions have been conceived and rehearsed respecting and supporting the performers and the themes involved.
Unless stated below, our operas are suitable for anyone age 5+.
La bohème
Our suggested age guidance for La bohème is 12+.
This production contains occasional use of stronger language which some parents/carers may consider suitable for older children.
There are also mild instances of violence and references to self harm
Suor Angelica
Our suggested age guidance for Suor Angelica is 15+.
This production contains discussion of the forced separation of baby from a mother and the offstage death of a child. There is also a scene of suicide by poisoning.
Our production has been created and rehearsed within a safe, choreographed environment. The children in this piece have been closely supported through the rehearsal and staging process, and directed in such a way as to prevent their exposure to inappropriate content.
The Turn of the Screw
Our suggested age guidance for The Turn of the Screw is 15+.
This production contains instances of violence, grooming of children, abuse and death.
There are scenes with the mistreatment of patients in a mental health institution. There is also the depiction of sexual assault on stage.
Our production has been created and rehearsed within a safe, choreographed environment. The children in this opera have been closely supported through the rehearsal and staging process, and directed in such a way as to prevent their exposure to inappropriate content.
Rigoletto
Our suggested age guidance for Rigoletto is 15+.
There is sustained threat of violence throughout the production. There is sexual violence including a rape that occurs offstage but is referenced. An abduction takes place. There are several deaths in the opera.
There are several deaths in the opera – a murder onstage, but not visible due to a blackout, and an execution of a character offstage having already been tortured onstage.
There is ableism as the character of Rigoletto has a disability which is referenced in the libretto.
There are also flashing lights in Act 3 of this production.
The Elixir of Love
The Pirates of Penzance
Our suggested age guidance for The Pirates of Penzance is 5+.
This production contains references to alcohol misuse and mild violence.
The Marriage of Figaro
Our suggested age guidance for The Marriage of Figaro is 15+.
This production contains strong language, moderate violence and moderate sexual content.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Our suggested age guidance for Mary, Queen of Scots is 12+.