Dead Man Walking Tickets
A powerful operatic drama which follows a death row inmate in his final days.Children under the age of 18 will not be admitted.
Performance dates
1 Nov – 18 Nov 2025
Run time: 2hrs and 50mins
Includes interval
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Dead Man Walking Tickets
A conflicting drama plays out behind the bars of a high-security United States prison, book your official tickets to Dead Man Walking today.
About Dead Man Walking
Based on the real-life memoir of Sister Helen Prejean and famously adapted into the Oscar-winning film starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, Dead Man Walking unfolds within the stark confines of a high-security U.S. prison. Set against Jake Heggie’s hauntingly lyrical score—crafted by Musical America’s 2025 Composer of the Year—this opera explores a powerful emotional and moral conflict. Now recognised as the most frequently performed opera of the 21st century, it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Facts and Critical Acclaim
- Most Performed Opera of the 21st Century: Since its 2000 premiere, Dead Man Walking has become the most widely performed contemporary opera globally.
- Award-Winning Composer: The score is composed by Jake Heggie, recently named Musical America’s 2025 Composer of the Year for his contributions to modern opera.
- UK Premiere at ENO: This marks the first time Dead Man Walking will be staged by English National Opera, debuting as part of the 2025/26 season.
Dead Man Walking Cast and Creatives
Main Creatives
- Conductor – Kerem Hasan
- Director – Annilese Miskimmon
- Set Designer – Alex Eales
- Costume Designer – Evie Gurney
Main Cast
- Sister Helen – Christine Rice
- Joseph de Rocher – Michael Mayes
- Mrs Patrick De Rocher – Sarah Connolly
- Sister Rose – Madeline Boreham
Special notes
No Under 18's – unless specifically stated otherwise
Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.
Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show
Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.