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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera playing in the West End or Off-West End?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is West End.
How long is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera on for?
Tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera are available through 29 November 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Who is the director of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
Sam Brown is the director of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera.
Who is the writer of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
The writer of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is Elena Langer, based on the play by The Suicide (1928) by Nikolai Erdman.
How do you get tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
Check the top of this page for current availability on To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera tickets on TodayTix.
What is the running time of To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera runs for 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
Which theatre is To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera at?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera is at London's London Coliseum, which is located at St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES.
What is the age recommendation for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
Ages 15+.
How much are tickets for To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera?
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera tickets start at £25.
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.
