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The Royal Opera House

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The Royal Opera House

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

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 both for its outstanding performances of traditional opera and for commissioning new works by today’s leading opera composers

The Royal Opera 11–31 March 2017 Main Stage

The Royal Ballet

Jewels

The Royal Ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. Under the leadership of Director Kevin O’Hare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre. It is a beacon in the cultural life of Britain and a driving force behind the development of ballet as an artform. From the Company’s base at the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden, today’s most dynamic and versatile dancers come together with a world-class orchestra and leading choreographers, composers, conductors, designers and creative teams to share an aweinspiring theatrical experience with diverse audiences worldwide.

Kasper Holten makes his farewell as The Royal Opera’s Director of Opera with Wagner’s comic opera, conducted by Antonio Pappano and starring Bryn Terfel.

The Royal Ballet 1–21 April 2017 Main Stage

Now celebrating its 50th year, George Balanchine’s sparkling ballet still shines with all the brilliance of the gemstones that inspired it.

Draft Works 5–7 APRIL 2017 Clore Studio Upstairs

Discover more about the choreographic process as Royal Ballet dancers explore and experiment with their choreographic ideas.

Young Friend Membership

Young Friend membership - £58

The benefits Friend members receive are: Priority booking that allows you to purchase between one and four tickets for most productions, and sometimes up to six.

Priority information through our quarterly magazine, Season Guide, and regular e-communications.

Invitations to three events across the Season, including the opportunity to come on a backstage tour.

Use the QR code below to access the website, find out more information and sign up for a young friend membership.

Don Carlo Thurrock High House Production Park in Thurrock is home to the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre. The sets and scenery for the Royal Opera House are built by teams of highly-skilled scenic artists, carpenters, draughtsman, and metalworkers in the Production Workshop. It is also home to the Backstage Centre; a flagship national training centre for Creative & Cultural Skills; and High House Artists’ Studios.

The Royal Opera House 12–29 May 2017 Main Stage

Bertrand de Billy conducts a cast led by Bryan Hymel and Krassimira Stoyanova in Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed production of Verdi’s opera on love, ambition and intrigue in 16th-century Spain.

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