Dead Man Walking

Get tickets now for Dead Man Walking, the English National Opera's new production at London's Coliseum

Experience the searing intensity of Dead Man Walking, Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s gripping operatic adaptation of a true story that confronts justice, redemption, and the limits of forgiveness.

• Dates: 1st - 18th November 2025
• Age guidance: 18+
• Duration: 2 hours 50 mins (including one interval)
• Venue: London Coliseum, London WC2N 4ES

About Dead Man Walking at London Coliseum in the West End

On death row for the brutal murder of two teenagers, Joseph De Rocher awaits execution. He denies his guilt, but time is running out. Enter Sister Helen Prejean - a nun drawn into his final days, torn between offering spiritual solace and facing the anguish of the victims’ families.

As the clock ticks down, Sister Helen must navigate a harrowing emotional and moral journey. Can she uncover the truth and bring peace to those left behind? Or will Joseph carry his secrets to the grave?

Based on Sister Helen’s real-life memoir - later adapted into the Oscar-winning film starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn - this opera unfolds within the stark confines of a U.S. maximum-security prison.

Jake Heggie’s hauntingly lyrical score, blending raw emotion with moments of aching beauty, has made Dead Man Walking the most performed opera of the 21st century.

Named Musical America’s 2025 Composer of the Year, Heggie delivers a soundscape that is as unforgettable as the story it tells.