Despite being known as ‘the land without music’, the UK has long enjoyed a vibrant operatic scene, with the capital city of London being especially fortunate. This timeline highlights the most significant events.

Everything you need to know about the history of ENO

Whether you're completely new to opera or just need a refresher, we've put together this brief overview of all things opera to help you feel at ease when visiting one of our shows.

Take a look at the best known operettas, and the composers behind them…