The Marriage of Figaro

London Coliseum, London

Scandal, drama and betrayal ensue in Mozart’s timeless opera.

Starting Wednesday 5 February 2025

Wedding night four play and all the thrill of the chaste.

Mozart’s comedy is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and twists and turns, taking place on a single crazy day – the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna.

When their philandering master, Count Almaviva, is determined to bed Susanna before she is wed, Figaro and Susanna conspire with the rejected Countess to outwit him. General mayhem ensues, ending with the Count receiving a lesson in marital fidelity he’ll never forget.

From the first notes of the bustling Overture, Mozart’s psychologically complex story portrays the women as wiser, shrewder and more civilised than the men.

One of the most gifted directors of his generation, Joe Hill-Gibbins makes his main stage debut at ENO alongside conductor Kevin John Edusei.

ENO Harewood Artist Božidar Smiljanić makes his role debut as Figaro, with a cast that includes sopranos Louise Alder and Sophie Bevan, and company favourites Andrew Shore and Susan Bickley.

Co-production with Oper Wuppertal

Age Restriction

This production is recommended for ages 12+ (No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise.)

Run time

3hr 20min (inc. interval)

Important Notice

Sung in English with the words displayed above the stage (Surtitles). Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately. Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.

Venue Address

London Coliseum

33 St Martin's Lane

London, WC2N 4ES

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Nearest Tube Station

Leicester Square

Nearest Train Station

Charing Cross