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To Die for [A Comedy]

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London Coliseum

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Age Recommendation
15 and over (Under 5's will not be admitted)

Performance Dates
23 Nov 2026

Performance Times
7pm

Content Warning
This opera contains themes of suicide, strong language and loud gun shots.

Run time
2 hrs 30 mins (incl. 1 interval)

Venue
London Coliseum

About To Die For [A Comedy]
Will an obsession with fame be the death of us?

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.

Overview

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.

Staging and score

A comic opera in two parts, by composer Elena Langer. Libretto by Arkady Zastyrets, translated into English by Maggie F. Gottlieb. Based on the play The Suicide (1928) by Nikolai Erdman.

Singers and creatives

Directing is Sam Brown, Artistic Director of the Nederlandse Reisopera, the Dutch national touring opera company. On the podium is English conductor Adrian Kelly, Artistic Director of the Buxton International Festival.

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To Die for [A Comedy], the acclaimed dark comedy stage production, has captivated audiences with its razor-sharp wit, unexpected twists, and brilliantly offbeat storytelling. Combining biting humour with themes of ambition, obsession, and human absurdity, the production balances clever dialogue with laugh-out-loud moments and emotional depth. Praised for its inventive writing and charismatic performances, the show has become a standout for theatre audiences seeking comedy that is both intelligent and delightfully unpredictable.

Live performances of To Die for [A Comedy] are fast-paced, energetic, and packed with memorable moments that keep audiences engaged from beginning to end. Fans frequently praise the chemistry between the cast and the production’s ability to blend dark humour with genuine heart, describing it as “wickedly funny” and “impossible to predict.” Every performance delivers a mix of tension, laughter, and theatrical flair that leaves audiences talking long after the curtain falls.

For theatre lovers looking for a comedy with edge, personality, and sharp social observation, To Die for [A Comedy] offers an unforgettable night out. Its mix of humour, clever writing, and dynamic performances continues to win over audiences and critics alike.

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