Duration
2 hrs
Closing Date
Until May 4, 2023
Age limit
15+
Why Watch Blue ?
Watch the award-winning Blue opera that tells the story of a Black couple and explores the pressing problem of police brutality against African-Americans. It’s making its debut in London’s West End in April 2023.
Blue opera is composed by Tony award-winning US-based composer and musical arranger Jeanine Tesori.
Get Blue opera tickets at the earliest to avoid disappointment later! It will be performed in the London Coliseum for a limited run, so reserve those seats now and don’t miss out on this compelling tale!
Commissioned by The Glimmerglass Festival in 2015, Blue opera is a thought-provoking opera that has won several awards since its premiere in 2019. The Music Critics Association of North America named it the Best New Opera in 2020.
Tinuke Craig, a rising talent in the world of British theatre, gets her operatic directorial debut with the Blue opera. Mathew Kofi Waldren, a former ENO Mackerras Fellow, conducts the music for the opera. Alex Lowde designed the costumes and set. The acclaimed British lyric soprano Nadine Benjamin, an erstwhile ENO Harewood Artist, and MBE, plays the Mother, while the Father is played by Michael Summer, who makes his ENO debut. Blue opera is coming to the UK for the first time and opens on the 20th of April 2023 at the London Coliseum. The last show will be held on the 4th of May 2023, so purchase your Blue opera tickets now!
Storyline
The Blue opera recounts a heartbreaking story that deals with current concerns of racism and injustice, with the impact of police misconduct against unarmed Black men at the center of the story. Blue opera is a touching human drama about the brutal consequences of excessive use of force by American police officers on African-American people and how it affects their families and the community. It tells the narrative of a Black couple living in Harlem who has to grapple with the grief of losing their only son at the hands of a white cop. More importantly, perhaps, the father who is a cop himself examines his own image of a police officer and what it means to be a part of law enforcement in today’s world. How do they deal with such a bitter truth? Is there a resolution in sight? What is the answer? Experience Blue opera, a tragic tale that deals with issues that are still very relevant to humanity as a whole.
Show timings
- Tuesday - 2:30 PM
- Wednesday - 7:30 PM
- Thursday - 7:30 PM
- Sunday - 3:00 PM
Top songs
Blue Top Songs
Blue opera is a powerful and emotionally charged piece by US composer Jeanine Tesori and libretto by Tazewell Thompson. Some of the top songs from the show are Welcome to the Daddy Club, We Wish, and Prayer.
London Coliseum
A multi-arts venue, The London Coliseum was designed by the renowned Theatre Architect, Frank Matcham. It opened in 1904 with the aspirations to become one of London's largest and most luxurious "family" variety theatres. Its original seating capacity is 2,939 people. English National Opera is a highly acclaimed opera company located at the London Coliseum. They are recognized internationally for their rich repertoire of innovative productions conducted by the world's greatest conductors and starring the best available singers. London Coliseum seating plan seating capacity: 2,939
The London Coliseum seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Getting There
- Address: London Coliseum, St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4ES, UK
- By metro:
Charing Cross and Leicester Square are the nearest stations served by the Northern, Piccadilly and Bakerloo Lines
- By train:
Charing Cross Train Station is the nearest station.
- By bus:
Buses servicing the area include Charing Cross Road (24, 29 and 176) and Charing Cross Station or Trafalgar Square (6, 9, 11, 15, 23, 87 and 91)
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Toilets, Dining outlets, Cloak room, Souvenir shop
Accessibility: Elevator access, Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed
Additional Information
Outside Food :No outside food or beverage is allowed on the premises without medical reasons.
Tickets Redemption
The ticket can be presented digitally at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you to reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
Buy your Blue Opera Tickets online at www.london-theater-tickets.com for a hassle-free and convenient experience that ensures the best deals and discounts.
The cost of Blue Opera Tickets will vary depending on the type of seats you choose. Click www.london-theater-tickets.com to know more.
The best way to buy cheap or discounted Blue Opera Tickets is to book them online as you will often come across attractive discounts. Book your Blue Opera Tickets in advance as they tend to get more expensive closer to the show date.
You can easily buy last-minute Blue Opera Tickets at www.london-theater-tickets.com. You can even visit the TKTS booth at Leicester Square to procure cheap and last-minute Blue Opera Tickets. However, the only way to purchase Blue Opera Tickets at the TKTS booth is in person so be prepared for long queues.
Booking Blue Opera Tickets online will give you the opportunity to select your specific seats, thus, ensuring you do not get stuck with partial view seating. But if you try your luck with lottery tickets, or purchase day seats, your seats will be allocated at the discretion of the Box Office, which can potentially mean partial view seating or split seats.
Blue Opera opens 20 April 2023 at London Coliseum.
Stars performing in Blue Opera are Nadine Benjamin as Mother, Michael Summer as Father and Zwakele Tshabalala
Blue is an opera about the life and times of Amenhotep IV who brought monotheism to a polytheistic Egypt.
Blue is suitable for ages 11+
Blue Opera is playing at London Coliseum and opens on 20 April 2023.
If your child is above the age of 5, you do need to purchase a Blue Opera ticket for your child
Generally, children above 5 years are expected to pay full price for a West End theatre ticket. However, Kids Week, which is an annual event during the summer, lets you purchase theatre tickets for children under 16 at half price as long as they are accompanied by two adults.
The running time of Blue Opera is 2 hours
There is no specific dress code at West End. However, it is prudent to dress in semi casuals or smart casuals and something comfortable. Carry a light sweater or a jacket as the theatre can get a bit chilly.
No, outside food is not allowed while attending Blue . Most theatres do have a cafeteria or bar inside the premises where you can get snacks and drinks.
London Coliseum has multiple facilities including Accessible toilets, Accessible performances, Baby changing facilities for the audiences during the Blue
Photography, videography, and sound recording are prohibited inside the theatre. Some theatres do have a souvenir shop from where you can purchase pictures of stills of the show.
