• Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 31 October 2026

The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel’s Bone by Du Yun comes to the London Coliseum with the English National Opera this October, following its UK premiere at Aviva Studios, Manchester.

Fusing multiple musical genres, spoken word and immersive staging, Angel’s Bone follows a financially struggling couple who are forced to reckon with their own shortcomings after discovering two injured angels in their garden and taking them in.

Directed by Kip Williams (Dracula, The Maids), this contemporary opera is a powerful, dark fable that delves deep into the harrowing realities of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Angel’s Bone casting

ENO has released news of initial casting for Angel’s Bone, with full company details to be announced at a later date.

Reprising their roles are Scottish mezzo-soprano and singing actress Allison Cook as Mrs X.E., British baritone Rodney Earl Clarke as Mr X.E., Swedish cross-genre musician Mariam Wallentin as Girl Angel, Matthew McKinney as Boy Angel, and Keith Pun as Male Soprano.

Joining the award-winning ENO Orchestra for the run is specialist guest choir Kantos Chamber Choir.

Director Kip Williams is joined by designer Marg Horwell, and conductor Baldur Brönnimann.

Angel’s Bone plays at the London Coliseum from 16 October – 31 October 2026.


Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Angel's Bone?

  • Director: Kip Williams
  • Librettist: Royce Vavrek
  • Composer: Du Yun
  • Set and Costume Designer: Marg Horwell
  • Conductor: Baldur Brönnimann

Venue Information

London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

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Critics' reviews of Angel's Bone

★★★★ “Williams’ staging holds nothing back in its presentation of the horrific narrative” The Stage

★★★ “Disorientating, compelling and kaleidoscopic” The Guardian

★★★ “A top-notch performance, a poor choice of opera” The Telegraph

★★★ “A technically highly mediated, immersive experience” The Arts Desk


Frequently Asked Questions

Angel's Bone is playing at the London Coliseum in London
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Yes, Angel's Bone has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday