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ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA

ENO's Gilbert & Sullivan Walking Tour

Made possible with Westminster City Council's Inside Out programme, Silent Disco Walking ToursMade possible with Westminster City Council's Inside Out programme, Silent Disco Walking Tours
Made possible with Westminster City Council's Inside Out programme, Silent Disco Walking Tours

Specially curated for the English National Opera by leading Gilbert & Sullivan singer/director John Savournin, this tour will take you on an immersive theatrical journey around Westminster.

Along the route you’ll discover monuments dedicated to G&S, encounter characters (appearing on your screen) from their operettas, and hear special recordings (through your headphones) by the world-class ENO Chorus & Orchestra.

So expect to encounter, amongst others, a local bobby, a wandering prisoner of the Tower, the First Lord of the Admiralty – even fairies! – at famous London landmarks.

The tour starts from behind the Savoy Theatre, the famous home of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas, at the D'Oyly Carte Monument in Victoria Embankment Gardens. It ends at ENO’s home at the London Coliseum, where many of Gilbert & Sullivan’s works are performed today. Please use the illustrative map to navigate the tour route, as well as the locations labelled on each stop.

Whether you are new to opera or a Gilbert & Sullivan fanatic, this tour offers a fun, immersive and unique way to experience the music.

Initially created as a live tour for Westminster City Council’s Inside Out outdoor arts festival and in collaboration with Silent Disco Walking Tours.

1h 15 mins
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[1] At the Savoy: Welcome to ENO's Gilbert & Sullivan Walking Tour
[1] At the Savoy: Welcome to ENO's Gilbert & Sullivan Walking Tour

D’Oyly Carte Monument, Victoria Embankment Gardens, WC2R 0BP

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1:46
[2] SONG: 'A Little List' from The Mikado
[2] SONG: 'A Little List' from The Mikado

D’Oyly Carte Monument, Victoria Embankment Gardens, WC2R 0BP

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1:53
[3] Savoy Theatre & the D'Oyly Carte Monument
[3] Savoy Theatre & the D'Oyly Carte Monument

D’Oyly Carte Monument, Victoria Embankment Gardens, WC2R 0BP

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5:15
[4] At the Arthur Sullivan Statue
[4] At the Arthur Sullivan Statue

Arthur Sullivan Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens WC2N 6PB

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2:03
[5] SONG - 'Is Life a Boon?' from The Yeomen of the Guard
[5] SONG - 'Is Life a Boon?' from The Yeomen of the Guard

Arthur Sullivan Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens WC2N 6PB

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1:59
[6] As you walk through Victoria Embankment Gardens
[6] As you walk through Victoria Embankment Gardens

Victoria Embankment Gardens

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3:34
[7] At Adelphi Terrace
[7] At Adelphi Terrace

Adelphi Terrace, London WC2N 6AD

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4:03
[8] At the Gilbert Memorial (Bab Ballad)
[8] At the Gilbert Memorial (Bab Ballad)

Gilbert Memorial, Victoria Embankment

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7:50
[9] As you walk in Whitehall Gardens
[9] As you walk in Whitehall Gardens

Whitehall Gardens, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2HE

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6:01
[10] SONG: 'Poor Wandering One' from The Pirates of Penzance
[10] SONG: 'Poor Wandering One' from The Pirates of Penzance

Whitehall Gardens, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2HE

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2:48
[11] At New Scotland Yard
[11] At New Scotland Yard

New Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2JL

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1:48
[12] SONG: 'When a felon's not engaged in his employment' from The Pirates of Penzance
[12] SONG: 'When a felon's not engaged in his employment' from The Pirates of Penzance

Whitehall Gardens

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2:27
[13] As you walk from New Scotland Yard to Horse Guards Parade
[13] As you walk from New Scotland Yard to Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX

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8:54
[14] SONG: 'When all night long a chap remains' from Iolanthe
[14] SONG: 'When all night long a chap remains' from Iolanthe

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX

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3:44
[15] As you walk from Horse Guards Parade to Trafalgar Square
[15] As you walk from Horse Guards Parade to Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS

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4:22
[16] SONG: 'When I was a lad' from H.M.S. Pinafore (Trafalgar Square)
[16] SONG: 'When I was a lad' from H.M.S. Pinafore (Trafalgar Square)

Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS

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5:38
[17] As you walk from Trafalgar Square towards the National Portrait Gallery
[17] As you walk from Trafalgar Square towards the National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE

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3:47
[18] At the National Portrait Gallery
[18] At the National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE

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2:01
[19] At the London Coliseum (including SONG: 'Tripping Hither' from Iolanthe)
[19] At the London Coliseum (including SONG: 'Tripping Hither' from Iolanthe)

London Coliseum, St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4ES

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4:03
[20] Just before you go...
[20] Just before you go...

The London Coliseum, St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4ES

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2:11
Credits
Music performed by Zoe Drummond, Anthony Gregory, John Savournin and the ENO Chorus & Orchestra conducted by Chris Hopkins. Actors: Charlotte Gittins, Dom Hodson and John Savournin. Photos from live tour: Lloyd Winters. Illustrative map: Rosie Brooks.

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