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English National Opera presents a landmark new production of Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum. This marks the UK’s first fully staged professional production of Jake Heggie’s acclaimed opera, which explores the emotional and moving relationship between a nun and a death row inmate and comes to London for a strictly limited run. Book today for this “gut wrenching tale of rage and redemption” (Bach Track).

What is the opera Dead Man Walking about?

Dead Man Walking tells the true story of Sister Helen Prejean, a nun who becomes the spiritual advisor to Joseph De Rocher, a man sentenced to death for a heinous crime. As Sister Helen navigates the emotional turmoil of the victims' families and the condemned man, she confronts profound questions of faith, forgiveness, and the human capacity for redemption. Dead Man Walking presents a poignant narrative that challenges audiences to reflect on the complexities of justice and compassion.

The opera is based on Sister Helen Prejean’s ground-breaking 1993 memoir, which recounts her experiences as a spiritual advisor to death row inmates. The book was adapted into a 1995 film of the same name starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, which earned critical acclaim and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, with Sarandon winning the trophy for Best Actress. In 2000, composer Jake Heggie and librettist Terrence McNally transformed the story into an opera, which was also a critical success and won several awards. Dead Man Walking has since become one of the most performed contemporary operas worldwide.

Who are the cast of the opera Dead Man Walking?

This production of Dead Man Walking features two of opera’s biggest stars in the lead roles, with mezzo-soprano Christine Rice (The Handmaid’s Tale, Written on Skin) as Sister Helen Prejean and baritone Michael Mayes (Dead Man Walking, Don Giovanni) as Joseph De Rocher, alongside mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly (Giulio Cesare, The Rape of Lucretia) who returns to the ENO in the role of Mrs. De Rocher.

The cast also includes soprano Madeline Boreham (Peter Grimes) as Sister Rose, tenor Ronald Samm (Porgy and Bess) as Father Grenville, soprano Gweneth-Ann Rand (Blue) as Kitty Hart, baritone Jacques Imbrailo (Billy Budd) as Owen Hart, mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby (Der Rosenkavalier) as Jade Boucher, and tenor Hubert Francis (The Mask of Orpheus) as Howard Boucher. Supporting roles are performed by tenor Zwakele Tshabalala, tenor Marcus Swietlicki, contralto Amy Holyland, baritone Alaric Green, and baritone Malachy Frame.

Who are the creative team of Dead Man Walking?

Dead Man Walking is composed by Jake Heggie (The End of the Affair, Moby-Dick) with a libretto by five-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime). The opera is directed by ENO Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon (The Handmaid’s Tale) with conductor Kerem Hasan (La bohème), set design by Alex Eales (The Turn of the Screw), costumes by Evie Gurney (Carmen), and lighting by DM Wood (The Valkyrie). This production is a collaboration between English National Opera, Opera North, and Finnish National Opera.

Book Dead Man Walking Tickets at London Coliseum Today!

You won't want to miss this profoundly moving and “deeply human story about truth, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption” (America Magazine). Don't miss the opportunity to see the UK premiere of a modern operatic masterpiece - book your tickets for Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum today.