A mother, accused of infidelity. A marriage, destroyed.

Lauren Cuthbertson stars as Hermione in this scene from The Winter's Tale – conflicted and bewildered at the false charges made against her in her trial.

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Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss 🌳🩰

Learn more about The Winter's Tale as the members of The Royal Ballet and the creative team discuss the inspirations behind the production and what it takes to perform such emotive choreography

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Happy World Art Day 🎨

In ‘Recondita armonia’ from Tosca, the painter Cavaradossi expresses his love for Tosca, comparing her to a portrait of Mary Magdalene.

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On this day in 1834, ‘Don Giovanni’ was performed on our stage for the first time! 🎉

A tragic yet comic tale, Mozart's masterpiece follows a serial womaniser whose lust for women comes at a deadly price.

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Julia Rausing.  Julia was a passionate supporter of the arts and a cherished philanthropist of the Royal Opera House. Her generosity, together with her husband Hans, enables our Companies to reach audiences all over the world.

Have just about picked my jaw up off the floor after witnessing Nadine Sierra’s Lucia! An astonishing evening Royal Opera House

A sensational Lucia di Lammermoor Royal Opera House, with the most ravishing singing since I can remember. Nadine Sierra thrilling with a vast vocal and emotional palette and an ardent, suave and virile Anduaga. Ruciński thrilling too. Real driving seat conducting from Sagripanti.

🥀Set secrets of Carmen

Come with us behind-the-scenes of our brand-new production of Carmen for a sneak-peek into the set design.

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Tonight, Xabier Anduaga opens at the Royal Opera House singing Edgardo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor.

Performances until 18 May.

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Dinner with a view 🍴

Indulge in roasted hake with bacon, wild mushroom ravioli and more, whilst sipping on a cocktail and admiring the stunning views of Covent Garden at our Piazza.

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Yasmine Naghdi in Covent Garden.

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The TAIT Award for Best New Opera Production goes to Innocence by #RoyalOpera at the Royal Opera House.

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Aged 7-11 with a passion for singing and performing? 🎶

We're now accepting applications to join our Youth Opera programmes for September 2024!

Here are some members of the current Youth Opera Company in action in our main stage production of Carmen 💔

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Pleased to give a shout-out to Bobby Moore Academy students attending Royal Opera House today, because every child from all our communities should have a chance to fall in love with the arts.

A pleasure to attend Swan Lake alongside students, including those from Abbey Court School, & fellow The Labour Party Parliamentary Candidates. Keir Starmer said he wants every child to 'fall in love with the arts' and Royal Opera House is doing a great job reaching out to young people.

Absolutely wonderful news! Innocence wins Best New Opera Production Olivier Awards Royal Opera House Kaija Saariaho

The winner of the #OlivierAwards 2024 is #Innocence ! Thank you, ⁦Royal Opera House⁩ for such a beautiful production💜 #KaijaSaariaho

I’m reeling from a night of remarkable singing at Royal Opera House.
Xabier Anduaga’s beautiful bel canto tenor, & Nadine Sierra’s astounding Lucia truly made for one of those unforgettable performances that will stay with me for a very long time. What a treat.

We’re very excited to be at Royal Opera House watching Swan Lake