The magic and macabre in Opera Tour
The magic and macabre in Opera Tour
The magic and macabre in Opera Tour
Not all operas end happily ever after. Immerse yourself in the wicked world of theatre villains, divas and dark magic on this unique, themed Royal Opera House tour.
Not all operas end happily ever after. Immerse yourself in the wicked world of theatre villains, divas and dark magic on this uniquely themed Royal Opera House tour.
Not all operas end happily ever after. Immerse yourself in the wicked world of theatre villains, divas and dark magic on this uniquely themed Royal Opera House tour.
If you have any access requirements for your tour, please contact tours@roh.org.uk
Looking to have this tour as private experience for you and your group? Or perhaps you need this tour run in a different language? We offer bespoke private tours to suit you. Find out more about booking private tours.
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.
Find information about your Royal Opera House tour including how to get to the tour venues and in-depth accessibility information.
Background
Venture backstage to learn about some of the most iconic characters and props in our opera repertory, from the formidable witch from Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel to Baron Scarpia from Puccini's Tosca. Take in the grandeur of full-scale sets and find out which prop house is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho. See costumes, learn what fake blood is made from, hear how lighting effects can create the illusion of fantasy and uncover what makes our infamous villains just so good!
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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
- The meeting point for this tour is the Ground Floor cloakroom of the Royal Opera House.
- Latecomers will not be admitted.
- 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.
Access
This tour takes you through different areas of the Royal Opera House, including long corridors, many stairs, escalators and lifts. The flooring is also different depending on where you are in the building – some floors are smooth and tiled or wooden, some are carpeted.
Because we are a working theatre, there are areas that won’t always be available to us, which means each tour will take a different route. The spaces we travel through can sometimes be busy and loud.
Our tour guides use descriptive language which helps to paint a picture for blind and vision impaired visitors.
Please get in touch at boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after booking to let us know your access requirements so we can make sure you have the best experience on your visit. We can help plan the tour if you require step-free and wheelchair access, if you need to use the hearing loop or if you need to take regular breaks. We do provide all visitors with a headset to amplify the voice of your tour guide. Unfortunately, our hearing loops aren't compatible with Bluetooth.
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