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Award-winning Syrian composer Zaid Jabri and librettists Yvette Christianse and Rosalind Morris present four scenes from 'Cities of Salt' in the Linbury Studio of the Royal Opera House. Taken from Zaid Jabri's adaptation of Peter Theroux's translation of the seminal novel by Abdelrahman Munif, this new opera explores the impact of the discovery of oil on a small desert community. The year is 1932. Oil has been discovered in the Gulf states. The Bedouin men and women of one small oasis are caught in the whirlwind of forces embodied by the oil industry and the local oligarchy; a new epoch is being born.
About Linbury Theatre
Part of the Royal Opera House , the Linbury Theatre was completely refurbished in December 2018 revealing, "a handsome new venue" ( Financial Times ) with a "warm, wood-lined interior" designed by architects Stanton Williams. Part of a three-year, £50.7 million programme of works, dubbed the 'Open Up' project, the Linbury Theatre - which seats up to 406 people - offers a smaller space than the main Royal Opera House stage. More about Linbury Theatre
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £118 30% off
Seven Dials, WC2H | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £157 36% off
Aldwych, WC2B | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £78 33% off
372 Strand, WC2R | 4 minutes from Cities of Salt
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February to 19th October 2019
Cities of Salt, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
Transferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere in February. The first musical to have an all-female creative team, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th May to 10th August 2019
Cities of Salt, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 5 minutes from Cities of Salt
Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick makes his West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre opposite Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey. The star of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 5th February to 27th April 2019
Cities of Salt, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 5 minutes from Cities of Salt
This February, Wyndham's Theatre presents a new adaptation of Arthur Miller's The Price as a 50th anniversary celebration of the work. Directed by Jonathan Church, the ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as Cities of Salt
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The third ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as Cities of Salt
Part of the Royal Opera House , the Linbury Theatre was completely refurbished in December 2018 revealing, "a handsome new ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco and ... More
Sights and Attractions near Cities of Salt
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
A visit to Covent Garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, sightsee or soak in the carnival atmosphere. The focal ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 1 minute from Cities of Salt
Belgium's finest export, the first Godiva was opened in Brussels approximately 75 years ago by master chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary Lady Godiva. ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
14-18 Neal Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cities of Salt
Sweet to taste, cute to look at and made with natural ingredients, Lola's Cupcakes can hold their own when it comes to the coveted title of ... More
Restaurants near Cities of Salt
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as Cities of Salt
The hall over which this stunning restaurant and champagne bar looks was named in honour of publisher Paul Hamlyn after his foundation gifted a generous £10m ... More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
48 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Cities of Salt
The obvious point of comparison for this chain of trendy, inexpensive Indian restaurants is Wagamama's. Like that sainted chain, they offer authentic street food, quick service ... More
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
44 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Cities of Salt
Thai Cuisine... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Cities of Salt
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from Cities of Salt
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Leisure near Cities of Salt
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
40 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
Philomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ... More
Nightlife near Cities of Salt
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cities of Salt
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
26 Wellington Street, WC2E | 3 minutes from Cities of Salt
Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling ... More
Meeting venue hire near Cities of Salt
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Cities of Salt
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Cities of Salt
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London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 6 minutes from Cities of Salt
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
Linbury Theatre events
event > Concerts > Opera
DATES Running from Wednesday 5th June 2019untilSaturday 8th June 2019
VENUE Linbury Theatre
Ivo van Hove's staging of Janacek's song cycle which tells the story of a boy who falls in love with a gypsy girl and decides to leave his family and village for her. Sung in Czech with English surtitles.... More about this event
Royal Opera: Jette Parker Young Artists: PhaedraRoyal Opera: Jette Parker Young Artists: PhaedraHans Werner Henze's final opera, Phaedra, is brought to life by the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists and is performed by professionals at the start of their careers who have been working on the Royal Opera House programme for two years. Staged in the Linbury Theatre, the production re-imagines the Classical myth of Phaedra and her stepson H2019-05-15T00:00:00+01002019-05-20T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts > Opera - German opera
DATES Running from Wednesday 15th May 2019untilMonday 20th May 2019
VENUE Linbury Theatre
Hans Werner Henze's final opera, Phaedra, is brought to life by the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists and is performed by professionals at the start of their careers who have been working on the Royal Opera House programme for two years. Staged in the Linbury Theatre, the production re-imagines the Classical myth of Phaedra and her stepson H... More about this event
Isango Ensemble: SS Mendi: Dancing The Death DrillIsango Ensemble: SS Mendi: Dancing The Death DrillMark Dornford-May directs this re-telling of the tragic fate of the SS Mendi in 1917, which killed 616 South Africans and 30 of the ship's crew. Performed at The Royal Opera's Linbury Theatre, the piece is based on the book Dancing the Death Drill by Fred Khumalo (adapted by Obisesan) and is a powerful and moving requiem inspired by a real-life tra2019-04-22T19:45:00+01002019-05-04T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts > Opera - English opera
PRICING £7-£35
DATES 18th April to 4th May 2019
VENUE Linbury Theatre
Mark Dornford-May directs this re-telling of the tragic fate of the SS Mendi in 1917, which killed 616 South Africans and 30 of the ship's crew. Performed at The Royal Opera's Linbury Theatre, the piece is based on the book Dancing the Death Drill by Fred Khumalo (adapted by Obisesan) and is a powerful and moving requiem inspired by a real-life tra... More about this event
Isango Ensemble: A Man Of Good HopeIsango Ensemble: A Man Of Good HopeBased on Jonny Steinberg's book, A Man of Good Hope tells the true story of a young refugee's journey through Africa. Directed by Mark Dornford-May, Artistic Director of the award-winning South African theatre company Isango Ensemble, the show - part opera, part musical - is staged for the first time in the Linbury Theatre. It received its UK premi2019-04-25T19:45:00+01002019-05-04T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts > Opera - English opera
PRICING £7-£35
DATES 16th April to 4th May 2019
VENUE Linbury Theatre
Based on Jonny Steinberg's book, A Man of Good Hope tells the true story of a young refugee's journey through Africa. Directed by Mark Dornford-May, Artistic Director of the award-winning South African theatre company Isango Ensemble, the show - part opera, part musical - is staged for the first time in the Linbury Theatre. It received its UK premi... More about this event
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