“I don't think I have been this engrossed in a piece of theatre for such a long time.” By Jack Davey, Oct 18
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Angel's Bone
London Coliseum · 1h 15m
Opened Oct 17, 2026 · Closed Oct 31, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
3 Rave
11 Positive
4 Mixed
5 Negative
Critics' Take
Du Yun's Pulitzer-winning opera about human trafficking divides critics with its brutal subject matter and multimedia staging. Performances earn praise, but many find the allegorical approach heavy-handed and the production's technical spectacle overwhelming.
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Critic Scorecard
23 reviews3 Rave
11 Positive
4 Mixed
5 Negative
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“Superbly sung and staged, the London premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera is visceral and thought-provoking...” By Nick Holmes, Oct 19
“The work of everyone on stage and off is exemplary.” By Louise Penn, Oct 30
“An anatomy of power and cruelty among the privileged, Angel’s Bone offers a powerful, painful experience.” By Nick Kimberley, Oct 19 · 4/5 stars
“And with outstandingly committed performances from everyone on stage and off, I can only admire Du Yun, Vavrek and ENO for their courage in putting on this show.” By David Karlin, Oct 17
