Norma
The Royal Opera
12 SEPT—8 OCT 2016Antonio Pappano conducts a cast led by Sonya Yoncheva, Joseph Calleja and Sonia Ganassi in a new production of Bellini’s masterpiece, directed by Àlex Ollé of La Fura dels Baus.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann
The Royal Opera
7 NOV—3 DEC 2016Vittorio Grigòlo and Leonardo Capalbo share the title role in Offenbach’s drama, leading a fine cast including Thomas Hampson, Sonya Yoncheva, Christine Rice and Sofia Fomina.
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Così fan tutte
The Royal Opera
22 SEPT—19 OCT 2016
Semyon Bychkov conducts a cast of young and up-and-coming talent including American soprano Corinne Winters in a new production of Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera on the nature of love.
La Fille mal gardée
The Royal Ballet
27 SEPT—22 OCT 2016
Frederick Ashton’s joyful ballet The Wayward Daughter features some of his most brilliant choreography.
The Barber of Seville
The Royal Opera
13 SEPT—11 OCT 2016
Henrik Nánási conducts a cast including Javier Camarena, Daniela Mack and Vito Priante in this revival of The Royal Opera’s sparkling production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
Anastasia
THE ROYAL OPERA
26 OCT—12 NOV 2016
Kenneth MacMillan’s full-length ballet is a compelling exploration of identity in the turbulent wake of the Russian Revolution.
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News and features
Out Loud: Royal Opera Chorus to join Joseph Calleja for free pop-up performance
26 August 2016Visitors to Covent Garden are invited to perform with the Royal Opera Chorus and soloists in a one-day celebration of song.
Royal Opera broadcasts for autumn and winter 2016/17 announced
25 August 2016Upcoming radio broadcasts from Covent Garden include Così fan tutte, Norma and The Barber of Seville.
Debate: Is ballet an art form or a sport?
23 August 2016Combining extreme physical exertion with grace, beauty and subtle interpretation: are dancers athletes or artists?
Looking for a career in theatre? Booking now open for TheatreCraft 2016
22 August 2016London's largest free careers event for the theatre industry returns in November 2016.
Amazing ballet and opera settings that will make you want to travel
19 August 2016Planning your next holiday? Tour opera and ballet settings to experience the locations that inspired composers and choreographers.
Royal Opera House artists show that #LondonIsOpen at Rio 2016
19 August 2016Performances from The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet mirror success in the athletes' medal table with a winning British cultural offer.
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