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Now open every day from 10am
Highlights
Faust
25 April–6 May 2019
Broadcast to cinemas
Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar's spectacular production of Gounod's best-loved opera.
A Man of Good Hope
23 April–4 May 2019
The true story of a young refugee’s journey through Africa told through music, singing and dance, based on the book by Jonny Steinberg.
Billy Budd
23 April–10 May 2019
Deborah Warner gives Britten's rich and intense opera a compassionate staging.
Within the Golden Hour / Medusa / Flight Pattern
8–21 May 2019
Broadcast to cinemas
The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet in revivals of works by Christopher Wheeldon and Crystal Pite and a world premiere by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
SS Mendi: Dancing the Death Drill
22 April–4 May 2019
Isango Ensemble re-tell the story of a real-life, tragic maritime disaster, based on the book by Fred Khumalo.
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24–30 May 2019
Extraordinary Canadian dance company Cas Public returns to the Royal Opera House with a work for children and adults which takes dancer Cai Glover’s hearing impairment as an inspiration point.
Andrea Chénier
20 May–9 June 2019
David McVicar's historically detailed production brings Giordano's French Revolution opera thrillingly alive.
The Firebird / A Month in the Country / Symphony in C
4–14 June 2019
Three ballet classics with a Russian flavour from Fokine, Ashton and Balanchine.
Boris Godunov
19 June–3 July 2019
Richard Jones reveals a guilty Tsar's secrets in his gripping production of Musorgsky's magnificent historical opera.
Open
Now open every day from 10am
Come and experience all the Royal Opera House has to offer – stunning performances, delicious food and drink, inspiring interactive events and a perfect place to relax in the heart of Covent Garden.
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Eat & drink
Stop for a coffee, meet friends for a drink, enjoy an outstanding lunch or dinner – we have a variety of places, whether you’re just visiting or seeing a show.
Other events
Dots Day
15 June 2019
Step into the world of the Royal Opera House through a special day of singing, dancing and music specially for babies, crawlers, tots and their families.
Insights: Masterclass with Julia Jones
13 June 2019
Watch conductor Julia Jones lead a masterclass featuring members of The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme.
Tea Dance
6 May–15 July 2019
Come dancing and cha-cha-cha along to the Royal Opera House Dance Band, in beautiful surroundings that combine grandeur and elegance.
Sing at the Royal Opera House
5–19 July 2019
All ages and abilities are welcome to join in and sing in an opera chorus.
Backstage Tour
23 April–31 May 2019
Visit the Backstage and Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the evening performance.
Family Sundays
30 June–28 July 2019
Discover more about opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House in fun-packed Sundays, ideal for all the family, with a range of exciting and creative activities.
Insights: Phaedra
25 April 2019
Join members of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme to find out about Hans Werner Henze's final opera as they prepare to bring it to life in the Linbury Theatre.
Thurrock Tour
26 April–26 July 2019
Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who create stunning costumes, scenery and sets for the Royal Opera House on a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre.