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HerStory of the Royal Opera House

9 March26 April 2025

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

9 March26 April 2025

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

9 March26 April 2025
Royal Opera House
Tours

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

Running time
This tour will last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Guidance
Suitable for ages 12+
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Private tours

Looking to have this tour all to your yourself as private experience for you and your group? Or perhaps you need this tour run in a different language? We can offer bespoke private tours. Send your requirements to tours@roh.org.uk.

Shop

Your tour ticket entitles you to 10% off at ROH Shop and café on the day of your tour. Simply present your ticket at the checkout.

Access

If you have any access requirements for your tour, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary arrangements.

Background

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Royal Opera House and discover the stories of the incredible women who have shaped its legacy since the 18th century. This tour takes you through the remarkable journeys of those who have managed, directed, performed and influenced both The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. 

From innovators who supported the war efforts of the Allied Powers of World War II to visionary choreographers and composers who transformed ballet and opera; uncover the fascinating tales of women who defied gender conventions and helped the Royal Opera House become the global artistic powerhouse it is today. Join us to celebrate the enduring impact of just some of the women who have shaped our artistic heritage. 

This tour does not enter the backstage areas of the Royal Opera House. The meeting point for this tour is the Ground Floor cloakroom of the Royal Opera House. This tour is available all year round. New dates are added on a rolling basis. Please check back in the coming months for updated availability.

Find out more important information about your tour.  

As the Royal Opera House is a working theatre each tour provides a unique experience and content may vary according to what spaces are available on the day.  

Important information about your tour  

  • We may be using headsets on our tours, so you don’t miss any important information from our guides. All equipment is fully sanitised after each tour. You can use your own headphones if you wish. Please note headphones need to have a standard jack connection to be used with our devices.  
  • Contact-free bag checks will be in operation when you enter the building.   

Find out more about our safety measures. 

The view towards the Main Entrance Foyer from within the Royal Opera House café

Accessibility

The Royal Opera House is a large building with long corridors and many stairs. You are required to walk distances and stand for the duration of the tour. Where possible, we can facilitate stops in the tour where you can sit. This cannot be guaranteed.

All tours are fully accessible to wheelchair users, those with reduced mobility or other disabilities. To have the right support in place for you, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary access arrangements for your visit.

Antonio Pappano in rehearsal for Live from Covent Garden, 13 June 2020 ©2020 ROH. Photograph by Lara Cappelli

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