Raven Girl / Symphony in C
The Royal Ballet24 May - 8 June 2013
The world premiere of a new work by Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor in collaboration with Audrey Niffenegger, and a neoclassical masterpiece by Balanchine.
La rondine
The Royal Opera
5 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013
Glamorous 1920s Paris provides the backdrop for exquisite melodies in Nicolas Joël’s production of Puccini's tender opera.
Deloitte Ignite 2013
Curated by Stephen Fryand The Royal Opera
This year's Deloitte Ignite festival, Verdi/Wagner, will celebrate the joint bicentenary of musical greats Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner.
On stage
Gloriana
The Royal Opera
20 Jun 2013 - 6 Jul 2013
Richard Jones directs a production of Britten's opera for our time, exploring tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart.
Simon Boccanegra
The Royal Opera
27 Jun 2013 - 16 Jul 2013
Elijah Moshinsky depicts the rise and tragic fall of Simon Boccanegra in a powerful production.
Mayerling
The Royal Ballet
19 Apr 2013 - 15 Jun 2013
Adult drama meets sublime choreography in Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece. A story of passion and madness based on historical fact.
Witch-hunt
22 May 2013 - 25 May 2013
A powerful new work by Cathy Marston’s acclaimed Bern Ballett, inspired by the harrowing tale of the ‘last witch in Europe’.
News and features
22 May 2013 AT 3:03PMWatch: Ramin Gray on The Importance of Being Earnest
Exuberant opera by Gerald Barry makes its UK stage premiere
22 May 2013 AT 12:12PMDeloitte Ignite 2013 to be curated by Stephen Fry
Festival to celebrate Verdi and Wagner bicentenaries; events include installations, broadcasts and theatrical performance.
22 May 2013 AT 12:12AMHappy birthday Richard Wagner
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the German composer's birth.
21 May 2013 AT 5:05PMWatch: Jon Bausor on designing for opera and ballet
The designer discusses working with artists including Cathy Marston and the influence of music on his work.
21 May 2013 AT 4:04PMCast change: Melissa Hamilton to dance in Mayerling on 1 and 12 June
Soloist to replace Lauren Cuthbertson as Mary Vetsera.
21 May 2013 AT 11:11AMMusical Highlight: 'Oh mattutini albori!' from La donna del lago
Rossini introduces us to his heroine Elena as she rows her boat across a loch.
New Season
Summer Season 2013
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Details of Summer Season 2013, now available for general booking.
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Tweets
'Bodies are inherently narrative’ @WayneMcGregor on narrative ballet #ROHravengirl + his 'no mime' rule http://t.co/2TtQKMvh6m @metrouk ^C
2 hours agoHow did you discover Wagner? A clip from the famous 'What's Opera, Doc?' film ('Kill the wabbit' etc) http://t.co/AJixNdZ4Yi #Wagner200 ^C
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