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Carmen

Carmen

16 Jun 2025 - 3 Jul 2025

In a remote Spanish town, the free-spirited Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. But even she is unprepared for what happens when she decides to seduce police officer Don José... Damiano Michieletto’s 'compelling' (BroadwayWorld, 5) production returns to the Royal Opera House, casting a new light on the passion and violence of Bizet’s ever-popular opera. With a host of Spanish-inspired melodies – some of the most instantly recognisable in all classical music – this seductive drama is not to be missed.
Il trovatore

Il trovatore

8 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

Verdi’s opera of obsession and superstition returns to the Royal Opera House in a production that lights up the stage with ‘anarchic imagination’ (Guardian), combining Hieronymus Bosch-inspired mayhem and medieval lore. Troubadour Manrico and the jealous Count di Luna fervently vie for Leonora’s heart. Meanwhile, Manrico’s mother Azucena, haunted by the death of her mother at the hands of the Di Luna family many years earlier, reveals a truth that will soon devastate all. Il trovatore is probably best known for the 'Anvil Chorus', but features a host of thrilling arias, ensembles and chorus numbers. ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: BSL and Captioned, 16 July, 7:30pmTouch Tour and Audio Described, 17 July, 7:30pm
Onegin

Onegin

29 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025

When the bookish Tatiana meets Eugene Onegin, she is immediately besotted. Enigmatic and refined, he seems like a hero from one of her novels. Onegin rejects her, seeing only a naive country girl. Will meeting at a ball many years later offer another chance at love? Set to Tchaikovsky's romantic score and with breathtaking choreography by John Cranko, this ballet classic will captivate you from start to finish. Be moved by this masterpiece - the perfect choice for ballet newcomers and enthusiasts alike.
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

9 May 2025 - 27 May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive works by Christopher Wheeldon. The performance features the luminescent and shimmering Fools Paradise, The Two of Us - a wistful duet set to Joni Mitchell, Us - a tender duet danced by two men and originally created by BalletBoyz, and the memorable ballet scene from Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris.
Jette Parker Artists Summer Performance
Join us for an unforgettable evening with some of the brightest new talents of the opera world in the Jette Parker Artists Summer Performance. Performing an array of uplifting opera excerpts, this performance is the perfect opportunity to explore different opera genres whilst witnessing remarkable new talent flourish.
Semele

Semele

30 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Seduction, power, privilege. In the decadent world of the wealthy and powerful, hedonism rules supreme. Enter Semele, whose love for Jupiter introduces her to luxury - and total destruction. Sung in the original English and with music of unashamed sensuality, Oliver Mears' new production of Handel's daring opera will shock with its raw immediacy. This musical myth stars Pretty Yende (who sang at the Coronation of King Charles III) in the title role, with Ben Bliss as her sinister lover. Folliowing its sell-out success at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, this gripping production is not to be missed.
Faust

Faust

23 May 2025 - 10 Jun 2025

Something sinister awaits... Disillusioned with old age, Faust calls on the devil who tempts him with an offer he cannot refuse: youth, wealth and the beautiful Marguerite. But before long, Faust's newfound happiness starts to unravel, and the dream of love turns into a nightmare. David McVicar's wonderfully theatrical production of Gounod's opera is packed with many musical highlights and energetic dance sequences. Prepare to be mesmerised by this visual feast, featuring a brilliant cast, including Stefan Pop and Erwin Schrott.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

13 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Journey through Wonderland in this colourful ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous family story. At a garden party one afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents' friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser... From a mysterious Cheshire Cat and a tap-dancing tea party, to frogs acting as footmen and unknown potions that turn you tiny, many treats and eccentricities await in this weird and wonderful world. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland brings together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design. ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Audio Described, 14 June, 7:30pm, with optional Touch Tour available at 6.30pm (book Touch Tour via venue [email protected] Captioned, 28 June, 1:30pm & 7.30pm

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