ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
Costumes and Wigs: Backstage Workshops
Costume and Prop MakingFashionLace MakingWeaving
EVENT DETAILS
Workshop
13 May 2026, 10:00 - 13:0015 May 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
VENUE INFORMATION
ENO Wig Room
London Coliseum, St Martins Lane, London
WC2N 4ES
Costumes and Wigs: Backstage Workshops
BOOKING INFORMATION
£80.00
Join English National Opera’s Senior Wigs, Hair & Make Up Technician as she demonstrates the different techniques to wig making and provide the opportunity to practice yourselves. Located in the Wig Room at the London Coliseum, they invite you to discover more about the world of WHAM at English National Opera.
About
Behind the Scenes: How Wigs are made – join English National Opera’s Senior WHAM Technician as she talks through how a wig is made, from foundation and knotting, to setting and dressing. All of the wigs for every ENO production are made with exceptional skill by their in-house Wigs, Hair & Make Up Department, take part in this workshop to see this process up close and the opportunity to understand this integral part of character building. Located at English National Opera’s theatre, the London Coliseum, the event involves a practical hands-on session, a Q&A with other members of the team, plus a brief backstage tour before the workshop.