Manon
The Royal Opera
14 Jan 2014 - 4 Feb 2014Sometimes love is not enough. Emmanuel Villaume conducts Massenet's opera in Laurent Pelly's sensational production. Choose between star sopranos Ermonela Jaho and Ailyn Pérez in the title role.
We welcome you this Festive Season
2013/14
Join us for sparkling opera and ballet or a magical family show. Our range of gifts and delicious dining options will make Christmas really special.
The Nutcracker
live in cinemasThursday 12 December 2013
The Nutcracker on stage is sold out (except for day tickets and returns) but you can still see this festive treat performed live by The Royal Ballet at a cinema near you.
On stage
Jewels
The Royal Ballet
17 Dec 2013 - 7 Jan 2014
There's plenty of Christmas sparkle in Balanchine's glittering showpiece: brilliant choreography, an award-winning Royal Ballet production and radiant music by Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky.
How the Whale Became
6 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014
Ted Hughes’s magical stories are transformed into a captivating new Royal Opera commission by Julian Philips and Edward Kemp.
Giselle
The Royal Ballet
18 Jan 2014 - 10 Feb 2014
Peter Wright's much-loved production of this quintessential Romantic ballet – a tale of betrayal, supernatural spirits and love that transcends death.
Parsifal
The Royal Opera
30 Nov 2013 - 18 Dec 2013
The creative team behind The Minotaur presents a new production of Wagner's transcendent final opera. Antonio Pappano conducts a stellar cast including Simon O'Neill, René Pape, Angela Denoke and Gerald Finley.
News and features
12 December 2013 AT 11:11AMTheatreCraft 2013 careers fair attracts over 1,000 young people from across the UK
Event offered workshops, networking hubs and an ‘Ask the experts’ zone.
11 December 2013 AT 2:02PMAngela Denoke on Parsifal: Getting Wagner's music 'in the bones'
The German soprano on her interpretation of the opera, and a role that's complex to act as well as sing.
11 December 2013 AT 1:01PMYoung Artist Profile: Ashley Riches
The British baritone on blockbuster opera and why he chose the operatic path.
10 December 2013 AT 1:01PMEnter the ROH Grand Draw 2014 for a chance to win a luxury safari
Other prizes include luxury breaks, with proceeds helping the ROH's stage and outreach work.
9 December 2013 AT 12:12PMOpera Essentials: Carmen
A quick guide to Bizet's fiery masterpiece.
6 December 2013 AT 5:05PMWomen Behaving Badly
A look at opera's greatest femmes fatales, from Carmen to Manon.
Future Season
Spring Season 2013/14
BOOKING DETAILS
Find out what's on in our Spring Season. Booking is now open for Friends of Covent Garden. General Booking opens 14 January.
Friend Gift Membership
Give the gift of membership
Treat a friend or family member to a gift membership to the Royal Opera House this Christmas. Benefits include: priority booking, Royal Opera House magazine and invitations to selected events.
Tweets
Seeing #ROHnutcracker tonight? Tonight's Drosselmeyer (@balletboy09) answers your Qs: http://t.co/vxWkVUFVp6 ^C http://t.co/pUrry077Eo
54 minutes ago@viceire Fantastic - will you be coming to meet Darcey Bussell on 17 Dec? http://t.co/g6hTcqLeBv ^C
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