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Hansel and Gretel

16 December 2023 - 7 January 2024

A great family opera sung in English – Antony McDonald’s exquisite production of Humperdinck’s fairytale masterpiece returns in time for Christmas.

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The opera Hansel and Gretel performed onstage.
Two cast members performing Cavalleria Rusticana onstage.
Two performers onstage in Wolf Witch Giant Fairy at the Royal Opera House.
Nina Stemme in Christof Loy's Elektra © 2023 Laura Stevens
A cast member standing onstage during a performance of La bohème at the Royal Opera House.
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Two cast members of Tosca perform a dramatic scene onstage.
FESTIVAL OF NEW CHOREOGRAPHY
The Flying Dutchman cast standing onstage during a performance.
The opera Hansel and Gretel performed onstage.
Two cast members performing Cavalleria Rusticana onstage.
Two performers onstage in Wolf Witch Giant Fairy at the Royal Opera House.
Nina Stemme in Christof Loy's Elektra © 2023 Laura Stevens
A cast member standing onstage during a performance of La bohème at the Royal Opera House.
Manon
Two cast members of Tosca perform a dramatic scene onstage.
FESTIVAL OF NEW CHOREOGRAPHY
The Flying Dutchman cast standing onstage during a performance.
The opera Hansel and Gretel performed onstage.
Two cast members performing Cavalleria Rusticana onstage.
Two performers onstage in Wolf Witch Giant Fairy at the Royal Opera House.
Nina Stemme in Christof Loy's Elektra © 2023 Laura Stevens
A cast member standing onstage during a performance of La bohème at the Royal Opera House.
Manon
Two cast members of Tosca perform a dramatic scene onstage.
FESTIVAL OF NEW CHOREOGRAPHY
The Flying Dutchman cast standing onstage during a performance.

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Step into a winter wonderland this Christmas

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  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Children's Nutcracker Adventure Tour
Children's Nutcracker Adventure Tour
6 December 2023 - 5 January 2024
Get ready for an enchanting and playful journey through the (paper!) snow to the imaginary Kingdom of Sweets, as you explore the world of The Nutcracker for children ages 5-12 years...
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Songs for Ukraine – A  Christmas Concert
  • Paul Hamlyn Hall
  • Opera and music
Songs for Ukraine – A  Christmas Concert
Songs for Ukraine – A  Christmas Concert
17 December 2023
Watch members of Royal Opera Chorus and London-based Ukrainians as they perform 1000 years of Ukrainian Christmas music.
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Christmas Cracker Family Sunday
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
Christmas Cracker Family Sunday
Christmas Cracker Family Sunday
10 December 2023
Discover ballet, opera and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family.
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The Making of The Nutcracker tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
The Making of The Nutcracker tour
The Making of The Nutcracker tour
6 December 2023 - 5 January 2024
Step into a world of festive enchantment with our exclusive 75-minute backstage tour followed by a festive drink, for ages 12+.
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Christmas menu at Piazza
  • Royal Opera House
Christmas menu at Piazza
Christmas menu at Piazza
Celebrate Christmas with our special festive menu, available for group bookings of 8 people or more from Monday 20 November.
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Copies of the Royal Opera House friends magazine.

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Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas with Royal Opera House membership. Royal Opera House Friends get exclusive access to rehearsals and priority booking ahead of the public each Season. Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of ballet, dance, opera and music.

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UNMISSABLE OPERA: SOPRANOS
  • Online only
  • Opera and music
UNMISSABLE OPERA: SOPRANOS
UNMISSABLE OPERA: SOPRANOS
Cultural historian Dr. Flora Willson explores opera through the ages in this new series available exclusively on Royal Opera House Stream.
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THE NUTCRACKER (2022)
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  • Ballet and dance
THE NUTCRACKER (2022)
THE NUTCRACKER (2022)
A festive treat for the whole family,The Nutcrackerholds a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world.
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SPOTLIGHT ON... SARAH LAMB
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  • Ballet and dance
SPOTLIGHT ON... SARAH LAMB
SPOTLIGHT ON... SARAH LAMB
Sarah Lamb discusses her exciting career with The Royal Ballet in this new series, exclusively available on Royal Opera House Stream.
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PRIMA (2022)
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
PRIMA (2022)
PRIMA (2022)
The Royal Ballet's Valentino Zucchetti choreographs this intricate work performed by Principals of the Company.
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WHO’S IN THE FRAME?
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  • Ballet and dance
WHO’S IN THE FRAME?
WHO’S IN THE FRAME?
Bim Malcomson explores ballet as an expression of geometry in time and space, using dance to create a shared language accessible to all. 
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Spotlight On... Marcelino Sambé
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  • Ballet and dance
Spotlight On... Marcelino Sambé
Spotlight On... Marcelino Sambé
Marcelino Sambé discusses his exciting career with The Royal Ballet in this new series, exclusively available on Royal Opera House Stream.
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LA BOHÈME (2022)
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  • Opera and music
LA BOHÈME (2022)
LA BOHÈME (2022)
Puccini's opera of friendship, passion and heartbreak is brought to life in Richard Jones' vivid and evocative production.
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