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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 theatre to be located on this site, today's Royal Opera House is the result of a reconstruction in the 1990s (although the main auditorium is part of the original building). It is a beacon of modern theatre design and the place to go for high quality performances in sumptuous surroundings. As one of London's most esteemed, iconic and beautiful performance venues, it's worth a visit even if you're not a ballet or opera fan. Before 1999 the theatre only opened its doors to ticket holders just before performances but today you can explore parts of the building for free during the day - the Paul Hamlyn Hall with its dramatic glass atrium is especially worth a peek. For smaller scale productions such as chamber opera and experimental dance shows there's the 400-seat Linbury Studio Theatre and the Clore Studio Upstairs holds an audience of 180 for more intimate events and performances.
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event Running from Wednesday 22nd May 2013 until Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE Linbury Studio Theatre
The sixteen-strong company led by artistic director Cathy Marston, presents its latest work which draws upon the tale of the state-murdered Swiss woman Anna Goeldi, who was tried as a witch in the 1780s, and whose name was only cleared by the Swiss government, in 2008.
event Running from Friday 5th April 2013 until Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VENUE Royal Opera House
Natalia Makarova's modern production of the Marius Petipa original choreography still retains the Kingdom of the Shades corps de ballet scene, as well as pitching the temple dancer Nikiya against her rich adversary, Gamzatti duet. Music is by Minkus.
Raven GirlRaven GirlMulti award-winning British choreographer Wayne McGregor returns to the Royal Opera House main stage in May 2013 with Raven Girl, an exciting collaboration with novelist Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife. The pairing of the choreographer in residence at the Royal Ballet and the American author, who is also a visual artist, is a24th May 2013Saturday 8th June 2013
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event Running from Friday 24th May 2013 until Saturday 8th June 2013
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Multi award-winning British choreographer Wayne McGregor returns to the Royal Opera House main stage in May 2013 with Raven Girl, an exciting collaboration with novelist Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife. The pairing of the choreographer in residence at the Royal Ballet and the American author, who is also a visual artist, is a... More about this event
event Running from Friday 24th May 2013 until Saturday 8th June 2013
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Royal Ballet resident choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with award-winning writer Audrey Niffenegger for his new ballet set to the music of Gabriel Yared, plus Balanchine's neoclassical masterpiece set to Bizet.
event Running from Friday 19th April 2013 until Saturday 15th June 2013
VENUE Royal Opera House
Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nunez and Edward Watson will be among the Principals during this run of Kenneth MacMillan's dance-drama about the emotionally-weak Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, and his descent into political intrigue and an untimely end. Music by Liszt.
event Monday 3rd June 2013
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The group performs Brahms Zwei Gesange, Faure's Mirages and Poulenc's Eight Polish Songs.
GlorianaGlorianaIn Benjamin Britten's centenary year, Richard Jones directs a deliciously wistful production of the composer's Gloriana. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, Gloriana is an opera for our time, exploring tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart. The action takes place in Tudor Englan20th June 2013Saturday 6th July 2013
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event Running from Thursday 20th June 2013 until Saturday 6th July 2013
VENUE Royal Opera House
In Benjamin Britten's centenary year, Richard Jones directs a deliciously wistful production of the composer's Gloriana. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, Gloriana is an opera for our time, exploring tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart. The action takes place in Tudor Englan... More about this event
event Running from Thursday 20th June 2013 until Saturday 6th July 2013
VENUE Royal Opera House
Richard Jones directs a production of Britten's opera exploring tensions between affairs of state and affairs of the heart. Conducted by Paul Daniel and starring Susan Bullock as Queen Elizabeth I and Toby Spence as Robert Devereux, Earl Of Essex.
event Running from Thursday 27th June 2013 until Friday 28th June 2013
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The Brazilian-born choreographer and dancer presents his solo work incorporating motion capture technology and animation, and inspired by the Gilbert and George art work, Fundamental Pictures, a depiction of microscopic images of bodily fluids.
event Running from Thursday 27th June 2013 until Tuesday 16th July 2013
VENUE Royal Opera House
The happy rise and tragic fall of Simon Boccanegra is depicted in Elijah Moshinsky's powerful production of Guiseppe Verdi's opera, which comes to the Royal Opera House in the composer's bicentenary year. Having been reunited with his long-lost daughter, Boccanegra finds his position as Doge of Genoa threatened by political enemies. Blending moment... More about this event
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45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Royal Opera House - Covent Garden London
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12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Royal Opera House - Covent Garden London
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21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Royal Opera House - Covent Garden London
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