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Hansel and Gretel

7 - 9 January 2025

A delicious treat for all the family returns this Christmas.

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Hansel and Gretel, San Francisco Opera ©Cory Weaver

A family in a beige room decorated with bunting and balloons for a celebration. An older man sits on a chair surrounded by his family, who are facing away from the viewer.

Two ballet dancers performing onstage in the production 'Fools'.

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A giant Christmas tree appears in the centre of the image, in front of it a ballerina stands with one arm raised, to the side another dancer in a blue cape points at the tree.

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THE NUTCRACKER (2022)

A festive treat for the whole family. Rent this performance for £12.99 or subscribe to watch all our ballets, operas and episodes.

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Swan Lake (2015)

Anthony Dowell's glorious interpretation of classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness.

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Two performers embrace on stage. They are in an attic room with wooden beams. The woman is wearing a blue dress and the man is wearing a grey jacket.

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Opera and music

Insights: Puccini 100

Celebrate one of opera's most revered composers as a panel of experts discuss some of the highlights from Puccini's beautiful works.

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Leonard Bernstein stands facing the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a light turtle neck and jeans. His arms are folded.

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Opera and music

Insights: Bernstein — The Real Maestro

Cast and creatives from Trouble in Tahiti + A Quiet Place celebrate the work and unforgettable legacy of this legendary composer and conductor.

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a surreal image of the same person three times: on the left hand side the person looks towards the centre, on the right hand side the person looks towards the centre, in the middle the person faces outwards. Their face has been double exposed by the camera to represent disability.

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Opera and music

Insights: The Sounds Voice Project

A panel of sound and voice interdisciplinary experts come together to discuss the new installation, The Sound Voice Project and to explore what it means to have or to lose a voice.

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Ballet and dance

Insights: Wayne Sleep – Just Different

Watch this Insights live on the Royal Ballet and Opera YouTube channel on 12 November 2024 at 7.30pm

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An on stage scene: a man in an orange waistcoat sits on a chair as a man in a yellow waistcoat stands behind. There are bright purple windows lit up around with a woman in one, a dress in another and an orange-lit window with a ballet dancer projected.

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Opera and music

Insights: The Tales of Hoffmann

Explore The Tales of Hoffmann in more depth with the cast and creatives of this new production.

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A collection of items against a red background including greeting cards, a notebook, pomegranates, hanging decorations, a pointe shoe and a candle.

Royal Ballet and Opera Shop

Looking for the perfect gift for an opera or ballet lover? Find something festive in our Cinderella collection. Explore our collections inspired by our art and artists, including prints, clothes and homeware online or in-store today.

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Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

6 January - 28 February 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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A large room filled with long clothes rails. People walk between the rails looking at the clothes.

Scenery Stores, Aberdare
Workshops and activities

The Royal Opera Costume Sale in South Wales

1 - 2 February 2025

The Royal Opera will be holding its first costume sale in Aberdare, South Wales, with thousands of items on offer from some of our most beloved shows.

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Tours

Tea and Tour

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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Workshops and activities
Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

13 January - 19 May 2025

Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

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Paul Hamlyn Hall
Opera and music

Live at Lunch

14 February - 23 May 2025

Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.

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Tours

Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour

11 January - 16 February 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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