Andy Burnham welcomes English National Opera to Greater Manchester after 'awkward' start

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The English National Opera (ENO) has been welcomed with open arms to Greater Manchester by Andy Burnham after what he called an 'awkward' start.

The Greater Manchester mayor was speaking at the official launch for the globally renowned company, which has today confirmed the first wave of plans for its new 'major' partnership with Greater Manchester, with the first projects and productions to debut in 2025.

At an event hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University today, ENO announced an all-encompassing programme of events for the next three years, enabling the company to firmly establish itself within the city-region by 2029.

The programme includes a UK premiere production, the creation of a new youth opera company and collaboration with local football communities. READ MORE: English National Opera unveils first plans and dates for Greater Manchester launch Last November, it was confirmed the English National Opera would be coming to Greater Manchester following an agreement with Arts Council England (ACE).