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The Tales of Hoffmann

7 November - 1 December 2024

Four women: four curious love stories.

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The Tales of Hoffmann
Encounters: Four contemporary ballets
La bohème
Hansel and Gretel, San Francisco Opera ©Cory Weaver
Ruination
The Sound Voice Project
Fumi Kaneko as Cinderella
The Tales of Hoffmann
Encounters: Four contemporary ballets
La bohème
Hansel and Gretel, San Francisco Opera ©Cory Weaver
Ruination
The Sound Voice Project
Fumi Kaneko as Cinderella
The Tales of Hoffmann
Encounters: Four contemporary ballets
La bohème
Hansel and Gretel, San Francisco Opera ©Cory Weaver
Ruination
The Sound Voice Project
Fumi Kaneko as Cinderella

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Insights: Maddaddam
Insights: Maddaddam
Choreographer Wayne McGregor and composer Max Richter discuss the process and result of their collaboration on Margaret Atwood's MADDADDAM.
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Insights: Legacy
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Dancers from The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Ballet are joined by creatives and choreographers for an evening of discussion and dance.
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Encounters: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Encounters: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Cast and creatives discuss and rehearse work from The Royal Ballet's upcoming Encounters: Four contemporary ballets programme.
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Insights: Black Dancers in Ballet – Sharing a Rich Trans-Atlantic Legacy
Insights: Black Dancers in Ballet – Sharing a Rich Trans-Atlantic Legacy
An evening of dance and discovery with The Royal Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Black British Ballet Project.
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The Seven Deadly Sins (2021)
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The Seven Deadly Sins (2021)
The Seven Deadly Sins (2021)
Isabelle Kettle's production of Weill and Brecht's satirical ballet chanté (sung ballet) is a powerful exploration of the crisis of femininity in the modern age.
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Mahagonny Songspiel (2021)
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Mahagonny Songspiel (2021)
Mahagonny Songspiel (2021)
Director Isabelle Kettle reimagines Weill and Brecht's satirical song-play with comments on vice, responsibility, guilt and gender politics.
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Danses Concertantes (2024)
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Danses Concertantes (2024)
Danses Concertantes (2024)
Intricate choreography and dynamic formations characterise this dynamic work, MacMillan's first commission for Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet.
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Different Drummer (2024)
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Different Drummer (2024)
Different Drummer (2024)
MacMillan’s retelling of George Büchner’s story of pain, desperation and murder.
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Requiem (2024)
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Requiem (2024)
Requiem (2024)
Set to Faure’s poignant Requiem, MacMillan's luminous ensemble work is a portrait of a ballet company coming to terms with the loss of its beloved leader.
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Behind the Scenes Tour
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes Tour
7 November 2024 - 31 January 2025
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.
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Tea and Tour
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Tea and Tour
Tea and Tour
12 - 19 November 2024
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.
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Jukebox for Meet the Young Artists Week 2018, The Crush Room © 2018 ROH. Photographed by Roger Way
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Recitals at Lunch
Recitals at Lunch
18 November 2024 - 17 February 2025
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.
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Live at Lunch
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Live at Lunch
Live at Lunch
29 November 2024 - 28 February 2025
Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.
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Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
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Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
1 December 2024 - 19 January 2025
Peek inside our costume workroom and witness where designs come to life. Then, relax with a Bellini in our bar while trying your hand at sketching your own designs.
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