“Members of the union Bectu, who work in the technical, managerial and administrative departments at the Coliseum, the English National Opera’s London home, have voted by a massive majority – 94.6 per cent of those who voted – in favour of industrial action over its pay claim [against the beleagured opera company.] While there are no operas, only ballets, on stage until late January, strikes would hit rehearsals for new productions as well as the resumption of operatic performances [in] February.”