• Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates 4 March 2027 - 12 March 2027

The English National Opera presents a riotous double bill of two Arthur Sullivan works: Trial by Jury and The Zoo. The two works are brought together at the London Coliseum as one fast-paced political satire.

The Zoo, by Arthur Sullivan and Bolton Rowe, makes its ENO debut this season, following two pairs of lovers as they are embroiled in a case of comical mistaken identity.

Trial by Jury, from Arthur Sullivan and frequent partner W.S. Gilbert, is reimagined as a 1980s TV game show where a contestant is accused of breaking a promise to his jilted bride.

Both productions are directed by Gilbert and Sullivan specialist John Savournin.

Trial by Jury and The Zoo plays at the London Coliseum from 4 March – 12 Mar 2027.

Trial by Jury Casting

ENO has released news of initial casting for Trial by Jury, with full company details to be announced at a later date.

The cast includes Neal Davies (HMS Pinafore) as The Learned Judge and Mary Bevan as The Plaintiff (Angelina). Bevan will also appear in The Zoo as Laetitia Grinder

What are Trial by Jury and The Zoo about?

The course of true love never did run smooth. Especially in Sullivan’s The Zoo, where we meet a pair of young lovers who, despite hidden identities, secret marriages and mischievous mix-ups, manage to become engaged.

But the story doesn’t end there. In this hilarious pairing of the two operettas, we then head to the courtroom for Trial by Jury, where Angelina is suing former fiancé Edwin for breach of promise. Cue chaos, joyous absurdity and an unexpected twist – courtesy of a romantically-inclined judge.

Performance Information

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Mar 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Trial by Jury + The Zoo?

Trial by Jury Cast

  • The Learned Judge: Neal Davies
  • The Plaintiff (Angelina): Mary Bevan 

The Zoo Cast

  • Laetitia Grinder: Mary Bevan 

Who are the creative team of Trial by Jury + The Zoo?

  • Director: John Savournin
  • Set and Costume Designer: Takis
  • Lighting Designer: Ben Pickersgill
  • Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
  • Conductor: Peter Whelan

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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Trial by Jury + The Zoo is playing at the London Coliseum in London
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Yes, Trial by Jury + The Zoo has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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