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Opera singer Pretty Yende is photographed as Semele, a character in the opera of the same name. Semele gazes up at an unseen person who casts a looming shadow over her.

ANNOUNCING THE 2024/25 SEASON

Tuesday 30 April 2024

Today, the Royal Ballet and Opera announces its 2024/25 Season. Under a new combined organisational name, the Season features a programme of bold new productions, alongside returning audience favourites, thrilling debuts and bright new voices. 

REMEMBERING JULIA RAUSING (1961–2024) 

Monday 22 April 2024

The philanthropist who had such a lasting impact on the work of the Royal Opera House, and who died on 18 April 2024.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE WELCOMES SHADOW BUSINESS AND TRADE SECRETARY ON FIRST VISIT TO THURROCK SITE

Thursday 28 March 2024

The Royal Opera House welcomed Labour Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to its Thurrock site – home of our scenic construction and scenic art facility.

Ballet and Dance

Remembering Anthony Russell-Roberts CBE (1944–2024)

Tuesday 16 January 2024

The Royal Ballet is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Anthony Russell-Roberts, the Company's Administrative Director from 1983 to 2009, who died on 14 January 2024 at the age of 79.

opera and music

Royal Opera House Songs for Ukraine Chorus meets Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, at No.10 Downing Street

Thursday 29 February 2024

The Royal Opera House Songs for Ukraine Chorus were delighted to meet the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, and Akshata Murty, during a visit to No.10 Downing Street.

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