Soundman wearing a microphone at a sound desk backstage of ENO

Industry Insights

Learn more about the variety of roles behind the scenes and explore the skills of ENO artists.
A picture of the full cast and Chorus of ENO's Akhnaten. Picture by Richard Hubert Smith

Explore Akhnaten: Everything you need to know

Delve further into the world of Ancient Egypt and Philip Glass’s opera through these pages, with thanks to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL and The British Museum for their contributions.
ENO 1516 The Magic Flute - Soraya Mafi and Peter Coleman-Wright, Company (c) Robbie Jack

Explore: The Magic Flute

Learn more about Mozart’s opera and Simon McBurney’s production in these pages.
Toby Spence performs on stage in the opera Satyagraha

Explore: Satyagraha

Learn more about Philip Glass’ opera Satyagraha and explore the ideas behind English National Opera’s production
An image of Benedict Nelson, Mary Bevan, Sarah Jane Brandon and David Stout in Fiona Shaw's 2014 production of The Marriage of Figaro

Explore: The Marriage of Figaro

Learn more about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro and explore the ideas behind English National Opera’s production.
sound woman dressing cast in red cloaks backstage of Aida

Explore: Aida

Learn more about the creation of ENO's production of Verdi's Aida.

The Winter's Tale at the London Coliseum

Explore: The Winter's Tale

Learn about ENO's world premiere production of Ryan Wigglesworth's new opera based on Shakespeare classic play.