London, Trafalgar Square
London, Trafalgar Square
This screening venue has fast become one of the most popular BP Summer Big Screens so make sure you arrive in good time for all our screenings to secure the best spot. Thank you to the Mayor of London for the use of Trafalgar Square.
Mayerling
Come and join us for The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling on Thursday 13 June, 2013 at 7.30pm
duration approximately 3 hours
Pre-performance screening starts at 7.10pm
Performance starts at 7.30pm
Act I lasts 41 mins
Interval starts at 8.11pm and lasts 20 mins
Act II begins at 8.31pm and lasts 52 mins
Interval starts at 9.23pm and lasts 20 mins
Act III begins at 9.43pm and lasts 38 mins
Curtain down at 10.21pm
All timings are approximate
La rondine
Come and join us for The Royal Opera’s La rondine on Thursday 11 July, 2013 at 7.30pm
duration approximately 2 hours 25 minutes
Pre-performance screening starts at 7.10pm
Performance starts at 7.30pm
Act I and Act II last 75 mins (with a 5 minute pause between acts)
Interval starts at 8.50pm and lasts 30 mins
Act III begins at 9.20pm and lasts 40 mins
Curtain down at 10pm
All timings are approximate
Tosca
Come and join us for The Royal Opera’s Tosca on Thursday 18 July, 2013 at 7.30pm
duration approximately 3 hours
Pre-performance screening starts at 7.10pm
Performance starts at 7.30pm
Act I lasts 50 mins
Interval starts at 8.20pm and lasts 25 mins
Act II begins at 8.45pm and lasts 45 mins
Interval starts at 9.30pm and lasts 25 mins
Act III begins at 9.55pm and lasts 30 mins
Curtain down at 10.25pm
All timings are approximate
What I need to know before I attend:
No glassware permitted – plastic jugs will be available at each screening
Due to the nature of the venue, all seating is on stone paving so we recommend you bring a cushion or blanket. No portable seating, garden chairs, tables or gazebos are permitted. There is limited purpose built temporary seating for those with special requirements to reserve a seat please contact Access Dept. Box Office, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD
Food & Drink – The on-site licensed Café will be open throughout the event selling a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks, and ‘picnic specials’. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Please note no naked flames are permitted on site – including garden candles, barbeques or similar.
Please be aware that streets surrounding Trafalgar Square are designated as a ‘no drinking zone’ by Westminster Council; so please only consume alcohol within the event arena.
Litter and recycling facilities will be available on-site. Please help the Royal Opera House minimise its costs by placing all rubbish in bins provided, or taking litter home with you.
We kindly request that no dogs, except guide dogs, are brought to the Trafalgar Square screenings.
Access – Trafalgar Square is accessible to all. There are 2 lifts to enable direct access from the North Terrace to the main part of the Square. Disabled toilet facilities on site. There are a limited number of disabled car parking bays adjacent to the Square. Please dress appropriately for the anticipated weather conditions. For special seating requirements at Trafalgar Square please contact; Access Dept. Box Office, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD.
How do I get there?
Underground - Closest Tube stations are Charing Cross (Bakerloo & Northern Lines), Embankment (Circle & District Lines) and Leicester Square (Piccadilly Line).
Rail - Charing Cross Station serving South East London and Kent is 5-minutes walk.
Bus - Numerous Bus services serve the Trafalgar Square area.
Car - Limited parking available. NCP Spring Gardens is a 2-minute walk, in addition to limited meter parking nearby.
To plan your journey visit www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner
