Breaking the Waves - English National Opera tickets
About Breaking the Waves - English National Opera
On a remote Scottish island, within a strict religious community, Bess meets oil rig worker Jan, and they fall in love. They are happily married, until a terrible accident leaves Jan paralysed and no longer able to have a sexual relationship with his wife.
He asks Bess to have sex with other men and describe her experiences to him; convincing her that this will help him to heal. Bess, a deeply devout woman, believing it’s God’s will, reluctantly embarks upon a series of increasingly dangerous encounters with strangers.
Will her sacrifice save the man she loves? Or will she be left the tragic victim of a system indifferent to her suffering? Find out what depths humanity is willing to go to in this ultimate test of faith.
BSL:
- Tuesday, 23rd February, 7pm
Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Opera, West End
Age
Ages 18+.
Start date
13th February, 2027
End date
25th February, 2027
Important information
This opera contains depictions of sex and violence including domestic & sexual violence, violence in a religious context, mutilation and attempted suicide.
Breaking the Waves - English National Opera cast and creative team
Conductor: Joana Carneiro
Director: Tinuke Craig
Cast list: Lauren Snouffer, Liam James Karai, Joanne Evans, Emma Bell, Elgan Llŷr Thomas, Andri Björn Róbertsson, Freddie Tong
Venue
London Coliseum
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 | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | - |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM, 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Breaking the Waves - English National Opera about?
This hauntingly beautiful opera explores faith, heartbreak and loss with unflinching emotional intensity. Emerging as one of the most powerful contemporary operas of our time and adapted from Lars von Trier’s critically acclaimed film, Missy Mazzoli’s Breaking the Waves comes to ENO in a striking new production for 2026/27.
What is the length of Breaking the Waves - English National Opera?
Breaking the Waves - English National Opera is 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Where is Breaking the Waves - English National Opera?
London Coliseum.
What's the price for Breaking the Waves - English National Opera tickets?
The price for tickets to Breaking the Waves - English National Opera starts at £27.
How old do children need to be to see Breaking the Waves - English National Opera?
Ages 18+.
How do you buy tickets for Breaking the Waves - English National Opera?
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