Consumerism meets hedonism in ENO’s alluring new production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s rarely performed and frighteningly relevant tale of satisfaction at any price.
nter the City of Mahagonny, where the pleasure is all yours – if you’re willing to pay for it. Lose yourself in a desert boomtown built on the foundations of greed and moral corruption.
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny tells the story of three criminals on the run who find Mahagonny, a city of gold. In a place where absolutely anything goes, everything is permitted and the rules are, there are no rules. The question is, who will get out alive?
Weill’s musical style in Mahagonny combines opera with the popular music of the time, ragtime and jazz. He mixes the standard orchestra with the banjo and bass guitar, creating a unique yet recognisable sound with the Alabama Song which was later recorded by artists including David Bowie and The Doors. Weill’s distinctive melodies form a delicious contrast to libretto written by the playwright Bertolt Brecht. Enjoy an unforgettable trip to the City of Mahagonny.
Children under the age of 15 will not be admitted.
Running time - 2hrs 30mins
Booking until - 20/02/2026
No Under 15's – unless specifically stated otherwise
Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.
Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show
Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.