A serene angel sculpture with delicate features, surrounded by soft white clouds against a blue sky backdrop.

Angel’s Bone
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Venue

London Coliseum

Two angels fall to earth. Heaven help them.

Angels appear all too rarely. Don’t miss them.

Care becomes contempt and love becomes loathing in this dark, unsettling parable from contemporary composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.

The Chinese-American composer, performance artist and activist won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Angel’s Bone, which is her second opera. In 2019, she was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Breaking with operatic tradition, Angel’s Bone fuses multiple musical genres, spoken word and immersive staging in an uncompromising tale of modern slavery and human trafficking. An ENO production in collaboration with Factory International and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, this UK premiere of the Pulitzer-prize winning opera will be staged at Aviva Studios, Manchester in May and at the London Coliseum in October. The chorus for both runs will be performed by Manchester-based ensemble, Kantos Chamber Choir; the Orchestra of ENO will perform in the London run

Mr and Mrs X.E, are a desperate couple facing financial crisis and a crumbling marriage and they long for a better life. When they discover the two bruised and battered angels in their garden, they bring them inside to nurse them back to life.

Care quickly turns to control. The couple seize the opportunity to exploit the spiritual beings in pursuit of fame and fortune.

Brutally clipping the angels’ wings to exploit this heavenly gift, the celestial beings are subjected to degrading, inhumane practices.

Closing

31/10/2026

Running Time

TBC

Genre

Opera

Age & Content

18+ | Children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.

Please Note:

This production depicts themes of human trafficking and sexual exploitation as well as extreme violence. The action contains strong drug, smoking and alcohol misuse, sexual violence including rape, and death.

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Angel’s Bone is playing at London Coliseum in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Angel’s Bone fuses multiple musical genres, in an uncompromising tale of modern slavery and human trafficking.
The running time for Angel’s Bone is TBC. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Angel’s Bone is recommended for ages 18+ | Children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Angel’s Bone opens on 16th October 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 31st October 2026. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for Angel’s Bone go on sale from 7th May 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Angel’s Bone online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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