On Monday 23 June 2008 Whatsonstage.com hosted an Outing to see the English National Opera’s sparkling production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide at the London Coliseum. Based on Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece, Candide follows the journey of a young man as he meets all of the world’s violence and hatred with an immense optimism, installed in him by his childhood tutor.

ENO’s co-production features a company and orchestra of over 100, including Toby Spence, Anna Christy, Marnie Breckenridge, Alex Jennings and Beverley Klein. Members of the Whatsonstage.com team were present in the luxurious surroundings of the London Coliseum’s foyer to greet Theatregoers and give out tickets, as well as free programmes and vouchers for a free drink in one of the theatre’s bars.

We were lucky enough to be present for the first night of previews for Candide, and we all wish it all success with the rest of its run. Why not be among the first to add a user review of the show? Click here to tell us what you think of the show.

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night. We have several other very exciting Outings coming up, click here to see full details.

Also, thanks to the staff at the London Coliseum and ENO.

Kate Jackson (Content Manager)

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