
Tosca
Puccini's thriller of love, torture and political power, sung in English by English National Opera in a new staging at the London Coliseum.
London Coliseum
Listed duration: 130 minutes
About this experience and booking advice
Book Tosca tickets in London Buy Tosca tickets for London and see Puccini's 1900 thriller in a new English National Opera staging at the London Coliseum. Across a single day in Rome in 1800, the singer Floria Tosca, her lover the painter Cavaradossi and the police chief Scarpia are pulled into a struggle over an escaped political prisoner. None of the three survives it. The score includes some of Puccini's best-known music, among them Vissi d'arte and E lucevan le stelle, sung here in Amanda Holden's English translation with surtitles above the stage. This production is directed by ENO artistic director Annilese Miskimmon and conducted by Ben Glassberg, with designs by Rosanna Vize, Evie Gurney, Lee Curran and Imogen Knight. It frames the opera as a political thriller rather than a distant costume piece, so the violence, bargains and public power games stay in focus. You do not need to read an Italian libretto first: the English text and surtitles keep the plot clear while the orchestra carries the emotional heat. For other London evenings around the same dates, browse the London tickets hub and then return to choose your Tosca performance. What to expect at the London Coliseum Running time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including one interval. Age guidance is 15 and over because the opera depicts violence, murder, torture and suicide. Children under 5 are not admitted. The season runs from 30 October to 11 December 2026 at the London Coliseum, London's largest theatre, on St Martin's Lane. Arrive about 30 minutes before curtain so you have time for entry and seating in a large house. A British Sign Language interpreted performance is scheduled for 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm, and a relaxed performance for 30 November 2026 at 5pm. Check the exact date notes when you book if those access formats matter to your group. Venue access and Tube guidance are summarised on the London Coliseum page. Grammy winner Axelle Fanyo makes her ENO debut as Tosca in this staging. The Coliseum's scale suits Puccini's public scenes and the darker private confrontations that drive the plot. If you are pairing opera with another Coliseum title on the same trip, you can also compare the limited-run magic spectacle Now You See Me when building a mixed London itinerary. If you are new to opera, sung English plus surtitles removes the usual language barrier, while the Coliseum’s scale suits a thriller that needs space for chorus and orchestra. Pair the night with another West End drama if you are building a longer theatre break. How to buy Tosca tickets Ticket prices vary by date, time and seating category across the autumn run. Midweek and matinee options can be useful if weekend circles are thin. Confirm the start time, access performance type if relevant, and content guidance before payment. Then complete checkout on VervTrip to receive your Tosca tickets for London. If you are new to opera, this English-language staging is a practical entry point because the plot stays readable without homework, while still delivering the big arias that longtime Puccini listeners come for. When your plans are clear, book Tosca tickets through VervTrip and prepare for Puccini's thriller sung in English on the London Coliseum stage this season.
Planning your visit to London Coliseum
Choose your date and participant options for Tosca before comparing the final price. Allow at least the listed 130 minutes for the experience, plus time for arrival and onward travel.
Listed venue address: London Coliseum, St Martin's Ln, LONDON. Check your ticket for the exact entrance or meeting point.
Can I cancel Tosca?
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
What is included in my ticket?
Review the inclusions and exclusions for the exact Tosca option you select. Do not assume that transport, meals or additional venue access are included unless stated.































































