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Home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. www.roh.org.uk The Royal Ballet, led by Director Kevin O’Hare, is Britain’s largest ballet company.
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The Royal Opera, under the direction of Antonio Pappano, is one of the world’s leading opera companies. Based in the iconic Covent Garden theatre, it is renowned for its outstanding performances of both traditional opera as well as commissioning new works by today’s leading opera composers such as Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Thomas Ades. Some of the most famous singers of all tim

e have performed with the Company including Plácido Domingo, Angela Gheorghiu, Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel, Jonas Kaufman, Rolando Villazón, Juan Diego Flórez, as well as the late Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland. The Company has a wide-ranging repertory showcasing the great classical ballets, heritage works from Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, as well as new works by the foremost choreographers of today. Access is a key issue for the Company and its work is seen not just at the Royal Opera House but via televised and cinematic performances, outdoor Big Screen performances, international touring and through the work of the Company’s Education Department.

01/12/2023

On your marks, get set… andare! 🏁

A 30 second whistle-stop tour of 'Pagliacci', one half of our opera double-bill, alongside 'Cavalleria Rusticana'.

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3AgHcVS

30/11/2023

Happy St. Andrew's Day to our Scottish followers! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

What better way to celebrate than with Michael Gibson from our Jette Parker Artist Programme, accompanied by Sergey Rybin, with their rendition of 'The Midges' by Kenneth McKellar

30/11/2023

One single day. Two passionate affairs. ❤️‍🔥

Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning production of Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci is back.

The Royal Opera's double-header you won't soon forget.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3FPT4jn

29/11/2023

A fond farewell to a wonderful Royal Ballet Soloist ⭐

Tomas Mock leaves the Company to continue his academic studies in statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He gives his last performance on Saturday evening in Wayne McGregor's The Dante Project.

Tomas trained at The Royal Ballet School, joined the Company in 2011 and became a Soloist in 2019. His many roles in the repertory include Hilarion in Giselle, the Gypsy Girl’s Lover in The Two Pigeons, Prince Gremin in Onegin and Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet.

Director Kevin O’Hare comments, ‘Tomas has had a wonderful career with the Company and we will miss his sincere stage presence and the integrity he brings to his performances. It is fitting that he finishes as Virgil which plays again to the quiet authority he brings to every role. Tomas is also a talented student of mathematics and statistics and we wish him every success in his next steps where he is bound to flourish.’

28/11/2023

An exciting new choreographic voice 🩰

After his recent triumph at the Stichting Dansersfonds’79 Awards for his work 'Remembrance', we're delighted to announce Joshua Junker's first Royal Ballet commission.

Mixing classical ballet with more organic movement and hip-hop elements, Junker's innovative work will be gracing The Festival of New Choreography in February 2024

28/11/2023

This Giving Tuesday, we'd like to thank the thousands who support our work philanthropically each year 🙌

From the Friends of Covent Garden, to production sponsors and appeal donors, your support is helping the next generation enjoy incredible opera and ballet.

Find out more about supporting the Royal Opera House: https://bit.ly/3RjJqfq

27/11/2023

"Everything comes together in an exhilarating Royal Ballet revival of The Dante Project" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for The Royal Ballet's The Dante Project from the Guardian.

Don't miss the production before it closes this weekend!

🎟️ https://bit.ly/47Nl2Z2

27/11/2023

My, my – what a great opera we have! 🐺🧚‍♀️

Only two more weeks until you can feast your eyes (and ears) on Little Bulb's Olivier Award-winning Wolf Witch Giant Fairy in our Linbury Theatre.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/46ARZH7

26/11/2023

Toy soldiers, assemble! 💂

Not long now until The Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker is back on our stage, and Christmas officially begins!

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3MJnqb0

26/11/2023

An experience that lasts a lifetime 💯

We love seeing your snaps from visits to the Royal Opera House. Here are just a few that caught our eye. What will you book next?

Check out what's on this winter
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25/11/2023

A fairytale opera that's a must-see this Christmas 🍬

Perfect for all the family, The Royal Opera's Hansel and Gretel returns to our stage on 16 December.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3sLPNi4

25/11/2023

The rest is Herstory ♀

Celebrate the incredible history of the women behind the Royal Opera House with our immersive tours, running until the 15 February 2024.

🎟️ Book your tickets through the link in bio

Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/47M0cco

25/11/2023

Celebrate Christmas in style in our Piazza Restaurant 🍽️

With options including a classic bronze turkey crown and delicious Jerusalem artichoke risotto, there's something for everyone.

Book your table now

https://bit.ly/3PuJmc8

24/11/2023

Jephtha: Testing the bonds of faith and family 🔗

Following the opera's first run on our stage in nearly 300 years, tonight we're saying a fond farewell to Oliver Mears' Royal Opera staging of Handel's biblical tale.

If you saw the production, what did you think?

24/11/2023

Waiting in the icy wings... 💎

If your festive season is in need of a bit of added sparkle, The Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker is the perfect remedy.

With less than two weeks before opening night, secure your tickets to the most enchanting ballet in town.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3MJnqb0

24/11/2023

One of the most exciting young singers around 🏆

We can't wait to welcome baritone Andrzej Filończyk back to The Royal Opera following his International Opera Award win in the Young Singer category.

Andrzej was last on our stage in The Barber of Seville back in January, and will be performing in our upcoming run of Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3FPT4jn

24/11/2023

The perfect gifts for opera and ballet lovers this Black Friday 🛍️

From jewellery to toys, shop our sale for the perfect stocking-fillers this Christmas. Save £20 when you spend £100!

🛒 shop.roh.org.uk/collections/bundles

23/11/2023

Twice the power, twice the tragedy ⚔️

One week until Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning double header of a production returns to our stage.

Catch Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on our stage from 30 November until 15 December.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3o5n69L

23/11/2023

A powerful reflection on the refugee crisis ✊

Crystal Pite's Olivier Award-winning Royal Ballet production of Flight Pattern is now available on Royal Opera House Stream. Sign up now and get the first month for just £1.

▶️ https://bit.ly/3OyVK8X

22/11/2023

An eternally stunning pas de deux 👏

Just one of many heartstopping moments from Wayne McGregor's The Dante Project, performed here by Anna-Rose O'Sullivan and Luca Acri and taken from the production's Inferno act.

The ballet is a must-see collaboration between choreographer Wayne McGregor, composer Thomas Ades, designer Tacita Dean, lighting designers Lucy Carter and Simon Bennison, and dramaturg Uzma Hameed.

🎟 https://bit.ly/46YTSy3

22/11/2023

Help keep the dancers of The Royal Ballet on their toes – our annual Pointe Shoe Appeal is back! 🩰

The Appeal raises vital funds to keep dancers such as Bomin Kim, Viola Pantuso and Marianna Tsembenhoi – who will all be making their debuts as Clara in The Nutcracker – performing at their best this Christmas.

Each dancer needs at least two pairs of pointe shoes per performance, and the Pointe Shoe Appeal helps provide more than 1,300 pairs to the Company.

Find out more and donate now:

https://bit.ly/49HywaF

21/11/2023

A must-see production of one of the most thrilling operas around 🔥

In the nearly-170 years since its premiere, few productions of Verdi's Rigoletto depict the story's decadence and social decay quite like this one.

There's just one more week to catch the acclaimed production on our stage.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3GaMrYZ

21/11/2023

The countdown to Christmas is on! 🎄⏳

Join us on YouTube from 7.30pm GMT for a livestreamed Insight session featuring glimpses into The Royal Ballet's rehearsals.

🎥 https://bit.ly/3RakLKj

20/11/2023

"A tour de force" ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The reviews for The Royal Ballet's The Dante Project are now in, and it's a must-see according to Broadway World.

https://bit.ly/47IVdcn

20/11/2023

If you go down to the woods today... 🐺

Little Bulb's Olivier Award-winning Wolf Witch Giant Fairy returns to the Linbury from 11 December

🎟️ https://bit.ly/40M0mOG

19/11/2023

A peak behind the curtain of our cracker of a Christmas ballet 🩰💂

It's that season again... just over two weeks until Peter Wright's sparkling festive treat is in full swing.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3MJnqb0

19/11/2023

'There's much to admire... the most stylish Handel singing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The mighty force of Oliver Mears' new opera didn't go unnoticed by The Standard.

Have you bought your ticket yet?

https://bit.ly/47vFi0Y

19/11/2023

Spellbinding spectacle and grandeur 🩰

40 minutes of precise technique and sparkle, Raymonda Act III is now available to watch on Royal Opera House Stream.

Sign up now and get the first month for just £1.

▶️ https://bit.ly/3OyVK8X

18/11/2023

Sweetness and light 🍬💡

Tour Guide Ernesto gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of The Royal Opera's Hansel and Gretel, and an insight into the incredible work of the Lighting department, who light up our productions with more than 3,500 lamps.

Join us for a Backstage Tour:
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18/11/2023

An incredible opening gambit ♟️

Ninette de Valois' Checkmate had its Royal Opera House premiere on this day in 1947, performed by Sadler's Wells ballet.

Here are some stunning shots from our Collections.

18/11/2023

The Legacy of Nijinska 🤩

Join us for this extended Insight that celebrates the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska. Streaming live on youtube from 12pm-2pm

Link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/BS7q4vp01tQ?si=vortMqpWH2LBOve8

17/11/2023

Hoppers x Royal Opera House

Join us on Tuesday 21st November with Karan Gokani and Hoppers for a vibrant feast inspired by the flavours of Sri Lanka, featuring dishes from Hoppers: The Cookbook including Mutton Rolls, Chicken Curry, Dhal Curry, Yellow Rice & more – it's a culinary journey not to be missed! 🌶️🎭

*Karan will also be signing copies of his debut Hoppers cookbook from 5PM on 21st November.

Book your spot at the Piazza Restaurant: https://bit.ly/46hlKMU

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Videos

A conversation about diversity and inclusion within ballet with Kevin O'Hare and Joseph Sissens

During Black History Month in 2020, six dancers from The Royal Ballet sat down with Kenneth Tharp to talk about ways of increasing diversity and inclusion within ballet. Two years on from this key conversation, Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare caught up with First Soloist Joseph Sissens to discuss how things have moved forward. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/tiNRZVmQT9U

Francesca Chiejina discusses the role of the soprano in Crystal Pite's Light of Passage

🎶 'It's really beautiful story telling' Francesca Chiejina performs the soprano role in The Royal Ballet's Light of Passage, on the Main Stage until 3 November. Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3C3bpqI

Opera Voice Types

🎵 For World Singing Day, here's a quick guide to opera’s six voice types. Showing off their skills here are Robert Lloyd, Dominic Sedgwick, Alexander James Edwards, Aigul Akhmetshina, Russell Harcourt and Jacquelyn Stucker. Which voice type are you?

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Our Story

The Royal Opera House is a global artistic force, housed in one of the UK’s most beautiful theatres. It is from our Covent Garden stages that The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House perform year round, reaching audiences across the UK and further afield.

Whether it’s through our international tours, our learning and participation work or our ROH Live Cinema screenings, we take the very best of opera and ballet across the country and to the world and, in doing so, attract the best talent the world has to offer.