Recommended age guidance 5+. Content: The Zoo is a comedy but includes depictions of violence including suicide attempts. Trial by Jury is a comedy but includes depictions of slapstick violence and coercive humour. Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage.
A wildly ridiculous romance. One doomed engagement links two brilliantly matched comic operas, Trial by Jury & The Zoo, unfolding as prequel and sequel to the same ill-fated love story. Packed with wit, absurdity and unexpected twists, this pairing reimagines romance gone wrong with sharp comic bite. Directed by John Savournin, this staging offers a rare chance to experience Sullivan’s early work alongside the first success of one of opera’s most legendary partnerships. Book tickets for Trial by Jury & The Zoo at the London Coliseum in 2027, a sharp double bill of comic brilliance and theatrical invention throughout evening.