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About To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera
This exuberant and subversive black farce, by British-Russian composer Elena Langer, mocks and questions our obsession with celebrity – and encourages us to embrace the highs and lows of our turbulent, gruesome, joyful and beautiful life.
Originally commissioned by the Stanislavski-Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre in Moscow, this comic opera was cancelled after the invasion of Ukraine. The piece was deemed insufficiently patriotic.
The existential angst of Semyón Podsekayev drives him to suicide, but he hopes that playing the tuba will save him. A plan that fails miserably.
TV presenter Ivan Vane is one of several characters keen to use Semyón’s possible suicide for their own gain. In the second act, we see Vane’s reality show The Naked Truth, in which Semyón’s desire to commit suicide – and everyone’s desire to profit financially from it – becomes a public game.
Know before you go
Sung in English, with English surtitles projected above the stage.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
29th November, 2026
End date
29th November, 2026
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera cast and creative team
By: Elena Langer, based on the play by The Suicide (1928) by Nikolai Erdman
Libretto: Arkady Zastyrets
Director: Sam Brown
Translation: Maggie F. Gottlieb
Conductor: Adrian Kelly
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 29, 176 / 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: St. Martin's Lane 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279 / 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Q-Park: Chinatown (5mins) / Other: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | - |
| Tuesday | - |
| Wednesday | - |
| Thursday | - |
| Friday | - |
| Saturday | - |
| Sunday | 7:00 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera about?
For one night only, ENO welcomes a Nederlandse Reisopera and Phion Symphony Orchestra guest production for the UK premiere of this exceptional new comic opera following the world premiere in The Netherlands in April 2026.
How long is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
The running time of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
Where is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera playing?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is playing at London Coliseum. The theatre is located at St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES.
How much do tickets cost for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
Tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera start at £27.
What's the age recommendation for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
The recommended age for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is Ages 15+..
How do you book tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
Book tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera on London Theatre.
Who wrote To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera was written by Elena Langer, based on the play by The Suicide (1928) by Nikolai Erdman.
Who directed To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is directed by Sam Brown.
How long is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera running?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera currently has tickets available through 29 November 2026. Check calendar for availability.
Is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera West End or Off-West End?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is West End.
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