Look out for his 'Manon' in March (and Antonio Pappano’s operatic production of Verdi’s 'Macbeth' in April). They love it every time.Īnything in particular that makes this place special, from the programming to a unique feature it has?Īny of the Kenneth Macmillan’s revived works are worth seeing – the choreographer’s profound impact on British ballet is worth celebrating on the 25th anniversary of his death. It's been a regular annual Christmas event for me to take my two offspring - a currently eleven-year-old girl and six-year-old boy - to see the Royal Ballet's 'Swan Lake.' There's nothing that says Christmas in London more, and though neither of them have an overarching interest in ballet, seeing Swan Lake with its familiar score performed by some of the most beautiful and adept dancers there are, is nothing short of magical.
The stalls, grand tier and balcony provide the best views in my view, and the seats, as you'd expect from a state-of-the-art refurbished modern theater, are plush and comfortable. There's no point going in my view and getting a restricted view ticket, splash out, this is occasion after all, and get the best tickets you can. The main auditorium is huge, with five levels, and numerous seat options. See classic operas here under the director of Antonio Pappano but also new commissions performed by an exceptional company, as well all the repertory ballets with choreographies by the legendary Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan, the late founder and principal choreographers of the Royal Ballet currently led by Kevin O'Hare. And yet, dressing up for a gala performance, and seeing a Puccini or Purcell is to witness great art as it might have been seen 150 years ago.īritain's most famous dance and opera companies reside at the ROH, and their epic shows are the things to see here - either in the main auditorium or the smaller Linbury Studio, which was created for more experimental productions. Technically the ROH, which was completely redeveloped at the turn of the century, is one of the most modern and can accommodate operas of great scope and effect. Watching a performance here, be it opera or ballet, is a truly superb experience.
The theater itself, in historic Covent Garden, is one of the city's most magnificent buildings with its classical portico fronting Bow Street. Home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, the ROH is about as grand a stage as you'll find in the world let alone London. Give us the big picture: What's the vibe of the place, what’s it like?
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