Falstaff
The Royal Opera
15 May 2012 — 30 May 2012
Verdi's comic masterpiece is filled with wit, humour and joie de vivre. Robert Carsen draws on 1950s English society as he brings the tale of Shakespeare's roguish knight to the stage.
Ballo della regina / La Sylphide
The Royal Ballet
21 May 2012 - 15 June 2012Precision, speed and beauty are the essential qualities of this ballet programme, which brings together choreography by Balanchine and Bournonville.
BP Summer Big Screens 2012
May - July 2012
Join the Royal Opera House in celebrating 25 years of live, free outdoor relays with the BP Summer Big Screens in 2012.
On stage
Salome
The Royal Opera
31 May 2012 — 16 Jun 2012
Religion, sexuality and perversion are a potent combination in David McVicar's gripping production of Richard Strauss's opera.
Sum
23 May 2012 — 2 Jun 2012
Wayne McGregor directs Max Richter's unique new chamber opera, which takes its inspiration from neuroscientist David Eagleman's bestselling book of short stories about the possibilities of the afterlife.
The Prince of the Pagodas
The Royal Ballet
2 Jun 2012 — 29 Jun 2012
Kenneth MacMillan's fairytale ballet is a wonderful combination of classical and modern. It features an inventive score by Benjamin Britten and rich designs by Nicholas Georgiadis.
Verve
12 Jun 2012 — 12 Jun 2012
The Northern School of Contemporary Dance's postgraduate company, Verve, is back with an evening of dynamic and innovative dance, performed by some of Europe's most talented young dancers.
News and features
17 May 2012 AT 4:04PMBallo della Regina and La Sylphide cast changes
Due to injury, Lauren Cuthbertson replaced by Laura Morera and Rupert Pennefather replaced by Dawid Trzensimiech.
17 May 2012 AT 12:12PMYour reactions to La Fille mal gardée in cinemas
A collection of tweets from the live cinema screening of Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardée
16 May 2012 AT 3:03PMYour reactions to Falstaff
A collection of tweets from the opening night of Robert Carsen's new production.
16 May 2012 AT 12:12PMListen: Falstaff director Robert Carsen interviewed for ROH Insights
Audio clips from the recent ROH Insight event.
14 May 2012 AT 3:03PMRoyal Opera performances on BBC Radio 3
Summer schedule features pieces from core repertory as well as Covent Garden rarities.
14 May 2012 AT 11:11AMCast change: Madeleine Pierard replaces Nuccia Focile in La bohème on 14 May
The New Zealand Soprano and Jette Parker Young Artist will sing the role of Musetta.
Experience
The Olympic Journey
28 JULY 2012 - 12 AUG 2012
BP and the Royal Opera House have joined forces with The Olympic Museum in Lausanne to create a free and unique exhibition.
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Tweets
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