Season 2012-13
From 1 September 2012 until 31 August 2013
Productions

24 Preludes
From 22 February - 14 March 2013Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky presents his first work for a British company in this keenly awaited world premiere.…

Aeternum
From 22 February - 14 March 2013The world premiere of a new work by renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, created for The Royal Ballet.…

Albert Herring
From 4 October - 10 October 2012Britten's touching and bittersweet comedy is given an entertaining new staging by English Touring Opera.…

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
From 15 March - 13 April 2013Follow Alice down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland. Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet combines theatrical verve with thrilling choreography.…

An Afternoon with Ballet Black
From 7 July 2013Join Ballet Black for a unique glimpse at their organisation.…

Apollo
From 22 February - 14 March 2013George Balanchine’s interpretation of the myth of Apollo is one of the landmark ballets of the 20th century. Its classical beauty is underpinned by Stravinsky's magnificent score.…

Awake In Chorus!
From 14 October 2012Join the Royal Opera Chorus and the ROH Thurrock Community Chorus for a wonderful performance of opera classics.…

Ballet Black
From 27 February - 6 March 2013Associate company Ballet Black returns to the Linbury Studio Theatre with a dazzling programme of four world premieres.…

Ballet Central
From 14 April 2013Ballet Central offers an exciting programme of ballet, contemporary and jazz dance from a mixture of highly acclaimed and emerging choreographers, newly commissioned works and much-loved revivals.…

Be Like Water
From 27 November - 28 November 2012Hetain Patel presents a humorous and inventive exploration of cultural identity in this mixed-media show.…

Blood
From 27 June - 28 June 2013Jean Abreu Dance presents a visceral, multimedia experience, featuring stunning images by acclaimed British artists Gilbert & George.…

Bravo Figaro!
From 29 November - 30 November 2012Mark Thomas, one of the finest storytellers in the country, returns to the Royal Opera House with a show about his father.…

Capriccio in Concert
From 19 July - 21 July 2013Strauss’s last, exquisite opera shows his brilliant ability to compose for the soprano voice.…

Chance to Dance / Youth Opera Company
From 31 May - 2 June 2013Chance to Dance / Youth Opera Company mixed programme, with an invited audience comprising of Chance to Dance/Youth Opera Company families and VIP guests only.…

Christ lag in Todes Banden / The Emperor of Atlantis
From 5 October - 12 October 2012James Conway presents a powerful production of this daring political satire. It was created when Viktor Ullman and Peter Kien were imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II.…

Claire Martin
From 10 November 2012Join us for an unmissable evening with one of the world’s finest jazz vocalists, performing at the Linbury Studio Theatre as part of the London Jazz Festival.…

Concerto
From 17 November - 5 December 2012Youthful energy and technical precision are combined in Kenneth MacMillan's virtuoso ballet, set to a piano concerto by Shostakovich. …

Das Rheingold
From 24 September - 26 October 2012The first opera in Der Ring des Nibelungen introduces Wagner's vast, mythical world. Keith Warner's rich production combines the epic and the contemporary.…

Deloitte Ignite
From 1 September - 2 September 2012Curated by critically acclaimed artist, Yinka Shonibare, MBE, Deloitte Ignite 2012, Africa Weekend, is a celebration of traditional African and avant-garde arts and culture.…

Die Walküre
From 26 September - 28 October 2012The second opera in the Ring cycle contains some of Wagner's most memorable music. Love and power collide in Keith Warner's multi-layered production.…

Die Zauberflöte
From 16 April - 9 May 2013Magic, comedy and philosophy are blended in Mozart’s delightful opera The Magic Flute, brought vividly to life by David McVicar.…

Don Carlo
From 4 May - 25 May 2013Nicholas Hytner directs Verdi’s dramatic opera: a tale of love, ambition and intrigue set in 16th-century Spain. …

Draft Works
From 23 April - 26 April 2013Draft Works is a diverse evening of new and experimental choreography by members of The Royal Ballet.…

Eugene Onegin
From 4 February - 20 February 2013Director of The Royal Opera Kasper Holten makes his directorial debut at Covent Garden with a new production of Tchaikovsky’s poignant opera.…

European Opera Days
From 11 May 2013As part of European Opera Days, the Royal Opera House is hosting a celebration of opera in the barns on High House Production Park in Purfleet, the site of our Production Workshops.…

FAR
From 15 November - 17 November 2012Wayne McGregor | Random Dance returns to the Linbury Studio Theatre with a unique work inspired by the Age of Enlightenment.…

Fool's Paradise
From 3 November - 14 November 2012Gold petals flutter down on Christopher Wheeldon's exquisite ballet, which features a romantic score by Joby Talbot.…

FUSED: Thurrock Choral Festival
From 29 June - 30 June 2013Join us for a weekend of workshops and concerts on 29 to 30 of June. Please note this event takes place at Tilbury Cruise Terminal, Tilbury. …

Ghost Patrol
From 27 September - 29 September 2012Part of a mixed programme. Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae present a contemporary opera about secrets and their consequences.…

Gloriana
From 20 June - 6 July 2013Richard Jones directs a production of Britten's opera for our time, exploring tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart.…

Götterdämmerung
From 1 October - 2 November 2012Wagner's tale of gods, mortals and giants draws to a close. Keith Warner presents a bravura production of the fourth opera in the Ring cycle.…

Hansel and Gretel
From 8 May - 11 May 2013The Royal Ballet’s Artist-in-Residence Liam Scarlett presents his first full-length ballet – a dark, adult take on a classic fairytale.…

In the Locked Room
From 27 September - 29 September 2012Part of a mixed programme. A closed door sparks an obsession with dramatic consequences in this opera by Huw Watkins and David Harsent.…

In the Night
From 22 December 2012 - 11 January 2013Part of a mixed programme. Jerome Robbins’s ballet, accompanied by Chopin’s piano nocturnes, hints at chandelier-lit ballrooms and romantic rendezvous.…

Infra
From 3 November - 14 November 2012Wayne McGregor's virtuoso choreography is set to Max Richter's haunting score in a complex portrait of human relations.…

Jewels
From 12 August - 13 August 2013The Bolshoi performs the UK premiere of its acclaimed new production of Balanchine's Jewels, inspired by the brilliance and colour of gemstones.…

JPYA Summer Performance
From 30 June 2013The Young Artists take to the stage in a selection of opera scenes specially chosen to showcase their talents.…

Kafka Fragments
From 28 March - 30 March 2013Acclaimed director Netia Jones presents a new production of Kurtág’s extraordinary song cycle, inspired by Kafka’s letters and diaries.…

L'elisir d'amore
From 13 November - 7 December 2012Laurent Pelly brings tenderness, humour and southern sunshine to his production of Donizetti's opera. A 1950s Italian village provides the backdrop to a spirited tale of love's twists and turns.…

La Bayadère
From 5 April - 22 May 2013Natalia Makarova brings an exotic world of noble warriors and cruel princesses to the stage, making for an unforgettable evening.…

La Bayadère
From 2 August - 3 August 2013Petipa’s exotic masterpiece is danced to perfection by the Bolshoi Ballet, as part of its Golden Jubilee season at Covent Garden.…

La bohème
From 17 December 2012 - 12 March 2013A lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark – so begins one of the great romances of all opera. John Copley's production brings 19th-century Paris to the stage in vivid detail.…

La donna del lago
From 17 May - 11 June 2013John Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands.…

La rondine
From 5 July - 21 July 2013Glamorous 1920s Paris provides the backdrop for exquisite melodies in Nicolas Joël’s production of Puccini's tender opera.…

La Valse
From 12 February - 23 February 2013The stage is filled with swirling dancers in Frederick Ashton’s atmospheric ballet set to a haunting score by Ravel.…

Las Hermanas
From 17 November - 5 December 2012Themes of repression and sensuality are explored through groundbreaking choreography in Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet. It is based on a play by Federico GarcÃa Lorca.…

London International Mime Festival
From 16 January - 26 January 2013Europe's leading annual season of contemporary visual theatre returns to the Linbury Studio Theatre.…

Marcus du Sautoy
From 18 April - 20 April 2013Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy has long been fascinated by Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. He explores the opera’s mathematical and philosophical roots in a captivating interactive evening.…

Marguerite and Armand
From 12 February - 23 February 2013Frederick Ashton’s passionate ballet, set to Liszt’s piano sonata, was created for the celebrated partnership of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.…

Mayerling
From 19 April - 15 June 2013Adult drama meets sublime choreography in Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece. A story of passion and madness based on historical fact.…

Méditation from Thaïs
From 12 February - 23 February 2013This ardent love duet, set to music by Massenet, showcases the sublime beauty of Frederick Ashton’s choreography.…

Meet the Young Artists Week: Performance
From 17 October - 19 October 2012Meet the next generation of opera stars in this fully staged double-bill of Mozart's Bastien und Bastienne and Rimsky-Korsakov's Mozart and Salieri. …

Meet the Young Artists: The Juke Box
From 20 October 2012You choose the evening recital from the options given at the lunchtime session. Meet the Young Artists in person afterwards.…

Monotones I and II
From 12 February - 23 February 2013Sublime music by Erik Satie accompanies mesmerizing choreography in some of Frederick Ashton's most modernist ballets.…

Most of the Boys
From 1 February - 2 February 2013A unique voice in contemporary music – composer and singer-songwriter Sasha Siem presents an adventure to the frontiers of song and psyche.…

Nabucco
From 15 April - 26 April 2013Daniele Abbado explores themes of identity, exile and religion in a powerful staging of Verdi’s epic opera.…

Onegin
From 19 January - 8 February 2013John Cranko’s interpretation of Pushkin’s verse-novel contains some of ballet’s most emotionally charged moments, set to stirring music by Tchaikovsky.…

Our Extraordinary World Gala
From 30 October 2012A fundraising Gala in aid of the Royal Opera House Foundation, created by Kasper Holten, Director of The Royal Opera, and Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet.…

Peter Hulsen Orchestral Song Award
From 14 May 2013Irish baritone Gavan Ring – this year’s winner of the Peter Hulsen Orchestral Song Award – performs a selection of sumptuous songs, accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia.…

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
From 24 June 2013The internationally renowned Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance returns to the Linbury Studio Theatre with a programme which will introduce the dancers and choreographers of the future.…

Raven Girl
From 24 May - 8 June 2013An innovative modern fairytale from Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor, in collaboration with award-winning writer Audrey Niffenegger and composer Gabriel Yared.…

Raymonda Act III
From 22 December 2012 - 11 January 2013Part of a mixed programme. The final act of Raymonda contains some of the greatest choreography in Russian ballet and was adapted by Rudolf Nureyev.…

Requiem
From 17 November - 5 December 2012Kenneth MacMillan's moving ballet, set to music by Fauré, was created in memory of his friend and fellow choreographer John Cranko.…

Robert le diable
From 6 December - 21 December 2012Laurent Pelly's production provides a rare opportunity to see this classic of French grand opera by Meyerbeer. Romance and the supernatural combine in a staging inspired by medieval France.…

Season Preview
From 19 April 2013Premium and Supporting Friends are invited to join us for this special Season Preview.…

Side by Side
From 21 April 2013An enticing programme of opera and ballet classics performed by young musicians from Southbank Sinfonia, mentored by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.…

Siegfried
From 29 September - 31 October 2012Keith Warner’s production of the third opera in Wagner's epic Ring cycle combines elemental forces with contemporary concerns.…

Simon Boccanegra
From 27 June - 16 July 2013Elijah Moshinsky depicts the rise and tragic fall of Simon Boccanegra in a powerful production.…

Stage Notes
From 16 March 2013An opportunity for emerging artists and producers to hear from leading industry figures from the world of opera – part of Sound and Music’s Sounding Out series. …

Swan Lake
From 8 October - 24 November 2012With instantly recognizable music and a timeless story of good against evil, Swan Lake is the greatest of Romantic ballets. Anthony Dowell's production draws upon the opulent style of 1890s Russia.…

Swan Lake
From 29 July - 15 August 2013The Bolshoi Ballet launches its Golden Jubilee season at the Royal Opera House with one of Russia’s greatest ballets.…

Swan Lake – Welcome Performance
From 6 October 2012Join us for the opening performance of The Royal Ballet Season – a special treat for first-time families.…

Swanlights
From 25 July - 26 July 2013The London premiere of an extraordinary performance piece by Antony and The Johnsons with the Britten Sinfonia.…

Symphony in C
From 24 May - 8 June 2013Bizet's Symphony no.1 provides a radiant accompaniment to one of Balanchine's best-loved ballets.…

The Canticles
From 10 July - 12 July 2013Britten’s Canticles are brought to life in a striking artistic collaboration – a tribute to the composer’s genius in his centenary year.…

The Christmas Concert
From 8 December 2012Join the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus, Thurrock Youth Orchestra and and other local choirs and musicians for a magical Christmas concert. …

The Firebird
From 22 December 2012 - 11 January 2013Part of a mixed programme. Good is pitted against evil in Mikhail Fokine's dramatic tale of a magical Firebird – a classic of 20th-century ballet.…

The Firework-Maker's Daughter
From 3 April - 13 April 2013This tale of courage, friendship and growing up is a theatrical event for all the family. David Bruce’s magical opera is based on a fairytale by Philip Pullman.…

The Flames of Paris
From 16 August - 17 August 2013Alexei Ratmansky’s revival of a revolutionary ballet by Vasily Vainonen is given its UK premiere by the celebrated Bolshoi Ballet.…

The Importance of Being Earnest
From 14 June - 22 June 2013Packed with invention and brilliantly hilarious, Gerald Barry’s adaption of Oscar Wilde’s classic play is an unmissable event.…

The Lighthouse
From 11 October - 13 October 2012Peter Maxwell Davies’s haunting opera is an atmospheric combination of a detective mystery and a ghost story.…

The Metamorphosis
From 16 March - 23 March 2013A dark, surrealist nightmare is conjured up in Arthur Pita’s dance-theatre adaptation of Kafka’s novella. It was created for Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson.…

The Minotaur
From 17 January - 28 January 2013Harrison Birtwistle's reworking of an ancient myth had its premiere at the Royal Opera House in 2008. The opera's dark beauty shows one of our leading composers at the height of his powers.…

The Nutcracker
From 10 December 2012 - 16 January 2013A young girl's enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's glittering score.…

The Nutcracker - Welcome Performance
From 6 January 2013Join us for this seasonal favourite – a special treat for first-time families.…

The Royal Ballet School Annual Performance
From 14 July 2013This summer showcase offers a chance to see the depth and breadth of talent emerging from The Royal Ballet School.…

The Royal Ballet School Summer Performances
From 3 July - 6 July 2013The Royal Ballet School presents a summer showcase of dance in the Linbury Studio Theatre, designed to display the full range of the school's talent.…

The Sleeping Beauty
From 5 August - 9 August 2013The Bolshoi Ballet gives the first performance outside Russia of Yuri Grigorovich’s magnificent revival of a ballet classic.…

The Wind in the Willows
From 12 December 2012 - 5 January 2013Will Tuckett's production brings all the magic of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale to the stage. With theatrical choreography and a wonderful score, it is the perfect family entertainment.…

The Yellow Sofa
From 5 November 2012An intimate opera by Glyndebourne’s first composer-in-residence Julian Philips explores infidelity, jealousy and revenge.…

Three & Four Quarters
From 7 September - 11 September 2012HeadSpaceDance, led by acclaimed dancers Charlotte Broom and Christopher Akrill, perform a thrilling new programme of work. …

Tosca
From 2 March - 20 July 2013Drama, passion and fabulous music – Tosca is one of the great evenings of opera. Jonathan Kent’s production is set against the turbulent backdrop of Rome in 1800.…

Verve
From 25 June 2013An innovative and athletic programme of dance theatre shaped by four leading international choreographers.…

Viscera
From 3 November - 14 November 2012This dazzling ballet was the US choreographic debut of rising star, Liam Scarlett. Intense, dynamic movement is set to Lowell Liebermann’s driving score. …

Voices of Spring
From 12 February - 23 February 2013A Viennese whirl of a piece, Frederick Ashton’s pas de deux is accompanied by Johann Strauss II’s spirited waltz.…

Wayne McGregor | Random Dance
From 22 November - 24 November 2012A mixed programme of thrilling new choreography featuring artists of The Royal Ballet Edward Watson, Eric Underwood and Paul Kay.…

Witch-hunt
From 22 May - 25 May 2013A powerful new work by Cathy Marston’s acclaimed Bern Ballett, inspired by the harrowing tale of the ‘last witch in Europe’.…

Written on Skin
From 8 March - 22 March 2013Award-winning director Katie Mitchell brings a dark and passionate tale from composer George Benjamin and author Martin Crimp to the stage.…

Young British Dancer Of The Year Award
From 9 March 2013Final of the annual classical dance competition open to private and vocational students aged 15 to 17 who are British or have been trained in Britain for the last 3 years.…

Young Creatives
From 17 May 2013YDE Young Creatives is an annual programme which gives 15-19 year olds from across the country the opportunity to develop their choreographic work with highly experienced, professional choreographers.…
Insights

In Conversation with... (Ballet)
From 4 June 2013Step into the world of ballet through these up close interviews with leading dancers and well-known ballet personalities.…

In Conversation with... (Opera)
From 30 May 2013Enhance your experience of opera through these informal and enlightening interviews with some of our international opera stars.…

Insights: Ballet Black
From 20 February 2013A chance to watch the Associate Company of the Royal Opera House Ballet Black as they prepare for their latest performance.…

Insights: Ballet Evolved
From 11 June 2013Throughout the 2012/13 Season, join The Royal Ballet as they explore how ballet has evolved from the French Court into the art form you see today.…

Insights: Concerto / Las Hermanas / Requiem
From 31 October 2012Come and find out more about the leading ballet choreographer of his generation, Kenneth MacMillan, through three of his works brought together for this triple programme, with Royal Ballet dancers and staff.…

Insights: Der Ring des Nibelungen
From 29 October 2012These events provide an invaluable opportunity to learn more about Der Ring des Nibelungen.…

Insights: Don Carlo
From 22 April 2013Join members of the cast and production team as they explore Verdi's tale of divided family loyalties, forbidden love and political tension.…

Insights: Eugene Onegin
From 14 January 2013Discover more about this new production of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece with director Kasper Holten and members of the cast and production team.…

Insights: Gloriana
From 29 May 2013Come and find out more about this exciting new Richard Jones production of Britten’s Coronation commission, which received its premiere by The Royal Opera in 1953.…

Insights: Gwyneth Jones Wagner Masterclass
From 28 May 2013Come and watch internationally renowned Wagnerian soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones coach the next generation of talent and hear her talk about her legendary career. In association with the Wagner 200 celebrations.…

Insights: In Conversation with...(Opera - Linbury)
From 15 July 2013Enhance your experience of opera through these informal and enlightening interviews with some of our international opera stars.…

Insights: King Roger
From 1 May 2013With two years to go before opening night, come and join director Kasper Holten and designer Steffen Aarfing at the start of their journey and discover more about the creative process.…

Insights: La bohème
From 6 December 2012Join conductor Mark Elder as he introduces the colourful and emotive music from La bohème, one of the finest opera scores ever written.…

Insights: La donna del lago
From 2 May 2013Prepare for your visit as the cast and production team introduce this new production of Rossini's Scottish Highlands love story.…

Insights: La Valse mixed programme
From 21 January 2013We look more closely at this varied programme with Royal Ballet dancers and music staff.…

Insights: Nabucco
From 21 March 2013Members of the cast and creative staff reveal aspects of this exciting new production of Verdi's biblical epic.…

Insights: National Opera Studio Masterclass
From 15 May 2013Join one of the most successful mezzo sopranos working in the business, Joyce DiDonato, as she coaches the next generation of opera stars from the National Opera Studio.…

Insights: Raven Girl
From 16 April 2013Come and explore Wayne McGregor's exciting new modern fairytale with the production team and Royal Ballet dancers.…

Insights: Robert le diable
From 15 November 2012Find out more about this exciting new production for The Royal Opera with the cast and production team.…

Insights: Simon Boccanegra
From 14 June 2013Join Antonio Pappano and the cast and creative team as they introduce this classic production of Verdi’s political masterpiece.…

Insights: Swan Lake
From 30 September 2012Come and learn how one of the world’s most popular ballets has captivated audiences for over a century.…

Insights: The Art of Theatre Lighting
From 12 February 2013Multi-award-winning lighting designer Paule Constable and members of the lighting department at the Royal Opera House explore the illuminating art of theatre lighting.…

Insights: The Firebird / In the Night / Raymonda Act III
From 4 December 2012Come and explore this exciting triple bill in detail with Royal Ballet dancers and répétiteurs.…

Insights: The Metamorphosis
From 13 March 2013Arthur Pita's multi-award-winning production of Kafka's The Metamorphosis returns. Hear from the creators and artists about the inspiration for this unique piece of physical theatre.…

Insights: The Minotaur
From 4 January 2013Join members of the cast and production team as they introduce this modern masterpiece.…

Insights: Theatre Design
From 17 April 2013Multiple award winning costume and set designer Alison Chitty and colleagues of the Royal Opera House talk us through the often unseen creative process of theatre design and the practical challenges involved.…

Insights: Tosca Sing-along
From 8 July 2013Join the Royal Opera Chorus as they introduce Puccini's gripping tale of love, murder and revenge. Feel free to sing along!…

Insights: Viscera / Infra / Fool's Paradise
From 24 October 2012Discover more about this varied triple programme, which includes a Liam Scarlett UK premiere, with Royal Ballet dancers and ballet staff.…

Insights: Written on Skin
From 21 February 2013Join composer George Benjamin, playwright Martin Crimp and members of the cast and production team as they explore this new commission for The Royal Opera.…

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Rehearsal
From 19 February 2013Join the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in rehearsal. Please note: whole scores will not be rehearsed.…

Pre-performance Talk: Albert Herring
From 10 October 2012A pre-performance talk getting under the skin of Britten's opera, with director Christopher Rolls.…

Pre-performance Talk: Robert le diable
From 9 December - 12 December 2012Discover more about grand opera and the story of Robert le diable with these informal introductions.…

Pre-performance Talk: The Lighthouse
From 11 October 2012Hear one of Britain's foremost contemporary composers, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, in conversation about his most popular opera.…

Ring Cycle Pre-performance Talks
From 24 September - 26 October 2012Informal introductions to each Ring cycle from the production team.…

The Royal Ballet in Class
From 26 September - 31 October 2012Gain unique access to the studio as dancers and their coaches rehearse roles in detail to achieve the excellence of performance seen on stage.…

The Royal Ballet in Class - Friends of Covent Garden 50th Anniversary
From 12 October 2012A present from The Royal Ballet to the Friends in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.…

The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
From 8 March - 12 March 2013Gain unique access to the studio as dancers and their coaches rehearse roles in detail to achieve the excellence of performance seen on stage.…

Welcome Performance free activities | The Royal Ballet: Open Class
From 6 January 2013Watch the Royal Ballet prepare for their day in the daily warm up session called 'Class'.…
Workshops

Fanfare Competition: Teacher Training Session
From 27 November 2012Sign up for this twilight teacher training session to learn more about the Fanfare composing competition for 11-16 year olds and gain new approaches for creative composition ideas for the classroom.…
Rehearsals

Friends Rehearsals
From 24 May - 2 July 2013As a Friend of Covent Garden you have the opportunity to purchase tickets to open rehearsals.…
Recitals

Lunchtime Recitals
From 10 September 2012 - 15 July 2013The regular free lunchtime recitals feature the rising stars of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, members of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and The Royal Opera Chorus and Southbank Sinfonia.…

Meet the Young Artists: Free Recitals
From 15 October - 18 October 2012Meet the next generation of opera stars.…
Tours

Backstage Tours
From 18 October 2012 - 7 February 2013…

Welcome Performance free activities: Backstage tours
From 6 January 2013A chance for families to learn about the history of the Royal Opera House and see what goes on behind the scenes in this free, short backstage tour.…
Functions

Tea Dance
From 12 October 2012 - 5 July 2013Our Tea Dances take place throughout the season in the Paul Hamlyn Hall and give you the opportunity to walz, tango, cha cha cha and quickstep to the Royal Opera House Dance Band.…

The Big Question: Are opera and ballet elitist?
From 11 March 2013The first in a series of debates with an eclectic group of artists and leading thinkers meeting to discuss topical issues that will reveal the many connections between life and art.…

