Supporting a production gives Patrons the opportunity to be involved in the creative process from the early stages right up to the opening night.

Become a part of the Akhnaten journey

Philip Glass’s mesmerising Akhnaten explores the life and religious convictions of the Egyptian pharaoh.

This beautiful, hypnotic work uses texts drawn from ancient hymns, prayers, letters and inscription sung in their original Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian, and narrated in English.

ENO and Philip Glass

ENO has had a long association with Philip Glass staging the UK premiere of Akhnaten in 1985.

Thirty years later, we are delighted to bring the opera back to the London Coliseum in a brand new production which will bring this seminal minimalist opera to a new generation of opera-lovers.

Supporting Akhnaten

Your support is a critical part of our success. By becoming a part of the Akhnaten journey you will gain a unique insight into the life and work of this production and ENO.

You can enjoy the exclusive benefits below, while making a real impact on our work.

Donations from £1,000

• attend a stage and orchestra rehearsal – the first opportunity to see the sets and staging with a full orchestra and chorus
• attend the first night post-show party**
• acknowledgement in the production programme and on the ENO website

Donations from £5,000
As above plus:

• attend a Sitzprobe rehearsal – the first chance to see all the artists perform together
• first night stage talk

Donations from £10,000
As above plus:

• sponsor a role – have your name credited to that character in the programme and meet the performer to discuss how they have approached the role*
• celebration meal with director Phelim McDermott and lead­ing members of the cast**

Donations from £20,000
As above plus:

• supporter credit on front cover of programme
• attend an orchestra rehearsal in February 2016

To discover more about becoming an Akhnaten production supporter, and for more information, please contact Georgia Davenport at [email protected] or call 020 7845 9474

*Subject to artist availability

**Additional ticket costs apply

All levels of ENO membership and patronage comprise a benefits value detailing the actual cost of membership to ENO. These benefits can be purchased separately at this price.

Any amounts given over and above this benefits value are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid.

To discuss purchasing benefits separately please contact the development team on 020 7845 9424

Gift Aid and VAT

For Gift Aid and VAT purposes, your contribution is split as follows:

• £1,000: benefits £48 and donation £952
• £5,000: benefits £144 and donation £4,856
• £10,000: benefits £195 and donation £9,805
• £20,000: benefits £579 and donation £19,421