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.
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.
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.
On stage
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.
La donna del lago
The Royal Opera
17 May 2013 - 11 Jun 2013
John Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands.
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
17 May 2013 AT 11:11PMYour reaction: La donna del lago
A selection of your tweets from the opening night of John Fulljames's production.
17 May 2013 AT 3:03PMQ&A: Joyce DiDonato
Send us your questions for the mezzo-soprano
17 May 2013 AT 1:01PMOpera on BBC TV and radio: Upcoming broadcasts
Highlights include Pappano's Essential Ring Cycle on BBC Four and Eugene Onegin, Written on Skin and Nabucco on Radio 3.
17 May 2013 AT 1:01PMCast change: Michael Spyres to sing in La donna del lago on 17 May
American tenor replaces Colin Lee in the role of Rodrigo.
17 May 2013 AT 11:11AMYour dream operas based on poems
To celebrate The Royal Opera's new production of La donna del lago, we asked for your fantasy works.
16 May 2013 AT 5:05PMWatch: Liam Scarlett on Hansel and Gretel
The choreographer discusses his vision for his latest work and offers us a glimpse into the rehearsals.
New Season
Summer Season 2013
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Tweets
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