And finally, one of the many sewing machines used in the Wardrobe Dept! #englishnationalopera #enobudd #eno #billybudd #londoncoliseum #coliseum (Taken with Instagram)

Need a button replacing? Chances are we’ve got what you need here… #enobudd #billybudd #eno #englishnationalopera #londoncoliseum #coliseum (Taken with Instagram)

Here’s the dirty washing… Ready to be laundered for another show! #enobudd #eno #englishnationalopera #billybudd #londoncoliseum #coliseum (Taken with Instagram)

Billy Budd involves 53 men, and many more costumes! This is a diagram showing who is wearing what during the battle scene. Each costume is individually made. #englishnationalopera #enobudd #eno #billybudd #londoncoliseum #coliseum (Taken with Instagram)

Last week, I went behind-the-scenes into ENO’s Wardrobe Department with top fashion journalist, Charlie Porter. This is Billy Budd’s shirt, worn by Benedict Nelson (@ennobledinsect). Did you know that he got to choose the number on his shirt? He chose his daughter’s birthday. #englishnationalopera #eno #enobudd #billybudd #benedictnelson #coliseum #londoncoliseum (Taken with Instagram)