Opera

Dead Man Walking Tickets

Duration

2 hrs with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for 18+ yrs

Dead Man Walking returns for its 25th anniversary, bringing a true story of justice, mercy, and moral conflict brought to life with a powerful original score.

Five-time Tony-winning librettist Terrence McNally teams up with composer Jake Heggie in this operatic retelling of Sister Helen Prejean’s bestselling death row memoir.

Set inside a U.S. prison, Dead Man Walking was first adapted into an Oscar-winning film and now ranks as the most widely staged opera of the 21st century, with 70+ productions globally.

Catch one of this century’s greatest new operas as Olivier-nominated Christine Rice and renowned baritone Michael Mayes lead the cast, celebrating 25 years of Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum.

The story

Joseph De Rocher is on death row for the murder of two teenagers. Sister Helen Prejean agrees to offer him spiritual support as his execution approaches. As she learns his story and listens to the pain of the victims’ families, she struggles with her faith and understanding of justice. In a space filled with grief, guilt, and fear, she must decide what forgiveness means and whether she can offer it to a man many see as unforgivable. Experience this powerful journey unfold live in the Dead Man Walking opera at the London Coliseum.

Five-time Tony-winning librettist Terrence McNally teams up with composer Jake Heggie in this operatic retelling of Sister Helen Prejean’s bestselling death row memoir.

Set inside a U.S. prison, Dead Man Walking was first adapted into an Oscar-winning film and now ranks as the most widely staged opera of the 21st century, with 70+ productions globally.

Catch one of this century’s greatest new operas as Olivier-nominated Christine Rice and renowned baritone Michael Mayes lead the cast, celebrating 25 years of Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum.

The story

Joseph De Rocher is on death row for the murder of two teenagers. Sister Helen Prejean agrees to offer him spiritual support as his execution approaches. As she learns his story and listens to the pain of the victims’ families, she struggles with her faith and understanding of justice. In a space filled with grief, guilt, and fear, she must decide what forgiveness means and whether she can offer it to a man many see as unforgivable. Experience this powerful journey unfold live in the Dead Man Walking opera at the London Coliseum.

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Show details

Categories: Opera, True Story, English National Opera, Drama

Audience: Suitable for 18+ yrs

Theater name: London Coliseum

Find the best seats in the house with the London Coliseum seating plan

Theater facilities: bar, gift shop, cloakroom, restrooms, lounge, bag check, air conditioning

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, wheelchair spaces available, assistive listening devices, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, access performances, ramp, accessible restrooms, accessible elevator, audio description, access hosts, step-free access, sign language interpreters

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Michael Mayes as Joseph De Rocher, Christine Rice as Sister Helen Prejean, Sarah Connolly as Mrs Patrick De Rocher, Madeline Boreham as Sister Rose, Ronald Samm as Father Grenville, Olivia Rose Tringham as Sister Catherine, Amy Holyland as Sister Lillianne

Book: Sister Helen Prejean

Director: Annilese Miskimmon

Music & lyrics: Jakie Heggie

Librettist: Terrence McNally

Set designer: Alex Eales

Costume designer: Evie Gurney

Lighting designer: D.M. Wood

Movement & intimacy director: Imogen Knight

Conductor: Kerem Hasan

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 18 and above.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

This show is performed in English with surtitles.

Content warning: The show contains strong language and depictions of death, murder, and sexual violence.

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.