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Royal Opera House
Opera House and Event Space
City of Westminster, London
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"The nutcracker at christmas"(4 Tips)
"... has been spectacular - Swan lake, The Nut Cracker, The Sleeping Beauty......"(3 Tips)
"bar for the interval to skip the rush"(7 Tips)
"Queue at 10am to get free lunchtime recital tickets"(3 Tips)
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Neli ParchikMarch 13, 2017Every ballet I have seen here has been spectacular - Swan lake, The Nut Cracker, The Sleeping Beauty... anything you choose to see will be an extraordinary experience ✨✨✨
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Julian SimsApril 6, 2018Absolutely amazing venue with world class stars and performances! But don’t get lost wandering around, the place is huge with many staircases lifts and passageways
Must-visit for any trip to London. Come to the box office at 10am on the day of a (sold-out) performance to try to score one of the 67 same-day tix. Savour the beauty with a drink on the terrace
Sharifa IslamAugust 7, 2014Mariinsky's Swan Lake was wonderful. If you want to avoid the interval crowds and queues (and can afford some extra expense) book a table in advance at one of the Opera restaurants - it was worth it!
Great seating on the upper terrace level, especially if you want to enjoy a takeaway dinner pre show; enjoy the views of Covent Garden and listen to the buskers below.
Beautiful building and the productions vary depending on Director and Stage Manager. Worth visiting the Terrace Balcony where you can have a Bird's Eye View of Covent Garden and London Landscape
Y KimMay 25, 2015Woolf work is the best. It's a great art work. But don't recommend sandwich collection and coffee in the bar during the intermission. Nope!
This opera house is perfect for voices. International stars visiting all the time and decent price policy in the amphitheater
The premier opera house of this country. Big name singers tend to make tickets rather scarce. But do try, many reasonably priced tickets.- JESSICASeptember 21, 2021Try to eat beforehand as only sandwiches and cold small snacks available. But do pre-order at the bar for the interval to skip the rush the out later.
One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world with amazing productions on the stage. Don't forget to book your Ruinart champagne for the interval(s).
Tickets don't cost the earth if booked in advance. Elitism is not a dirty word - the best opera and ballet in the world is very affordable! Food and drink is good, but expensive, however.
Johanne ReydelMarch 12, 2013Quite impressive. Not as beautiful as l opera Garnier in Paris but still worth a visit. We were sitting in the upper amphitheater and the view was nice so really good value for money
Giovanni WilliamsJuly 20, 2017Outside terrace near the bar. Book interval sandwiches in advance. Amphitheatre seats up to row G are good value.
Some amazing singers and productions for the operas although pricey and some productions sell out fast. Also stages ballet if you're into that kind of thing.
Emily-janeDecember 6, 2016Amazing interior, beautiful theatre! Saw the nutcracker, it was wonderful! Lovely champagne cocktails which we pre ordered for the interval.
Daniel RosenbergMarch 23, 2014Get yourself onto their email list for the occasional amazing deal (eg best Orchestra Stalls seats for less than half price - £85 rather than the usual £180)
Thomas WrobelJune 4, 2013Saw "Charly and the chocolate factory". Great performance, lots of kids.Really worth a visit, not only because of the show, but also because of the theatre.
A.February 21, 2012Incredible building and great if you get a £10 restricted view ticket (which are usually fine). Advise against getting a drink at the upstairs bar if not there for a show.
Bijan YoungOctober 29, 2015Great theatre and great events. Saw carmen and very special. A privileged place to visit.
EsraJuly 8, 2023A fabulous place 💫💫 I watched the Il trovatore , Verdi’s opera. It was a great perfomance.
Faith SpinoApril 1, 2015Beautiful! If you are a ballet dancer, you will appreciate the home of the Royal Ballet! Come even just to see it and take a photo!
Tamara AndriasyanFebruary 1, 2016L'Etoile is totally wonderful. Pure pleasure to attend this French thing.
Zaya KadyrovaMarch 17, 2014Can generally get same day tickets in person at the box office after 10 am on the same day. They reserve about 70-80 tickets which are released on the day of performance
Mariel Alejandra DagnaAugust 7, 2016One of the best places to go when in London!!! Pre book your tkts!
Great outdoor terrasse with view on Covent Garden. You can also see where they make the costumes.
Mary McKennaMay 25, 2013Great view over Covent Garden from the terrace - go up the escalator & walk thru the cafe
Eugene AuJune 2, 2017Great architecture and can accommodate a vast number of audience for world class productions.
They don't have plastic cups to pour leftover interval drinks into. So if you've ordered a large glass of wine for the interval and haven't finished it, you'll need to neck it back #tootighttotoss
Operatic productions of world class quality in a very charming setting
Bridey LipscombeJanuary 2, 2012Until 3pm you can access the cafe and restaurant over looking Covent Garden square, an incredibly beautiful setting for any occasion.
Pratiti MajumdarOctober 11, 2015Nice place, just saw it from outside. The neighborhood ie Covent Garden is a very lively place.
Naomi BullivantApril 14, 2012Go along to an insight evening. You get to see up close how hard the directors and dancers work together, then get to ask questions after :)
Style by StylismOctober 13, 2011'Swan Lake' another ballet to watch. Although can pretty much be enjoyed any season. But its better to watch it around winter as you get the warm fuzzy christmas feeling inside.
London Symphony OrchestraSeptember 16, 2011Home of the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet. Prestigious productions, but tickets at all prices. Also lunchtime recitals and smaller productions in the Linbury Studio.
J Dario InnellaMarch 27, 2015Some of the best productions in the world. On the top 3 opera houses worldwide
Bjorn Van HoeymissenJanuary 7, 2016Reserve your intermission drinks & meals ahead of time to save you queuing up at the interval.
HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011The Theatre Royal Covent Garden opened on this site in 1732, and hosted the first public piano performance in 1767. It burned down in 1808, again in 1857, and became the Royal Opera House in 1892.- HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011In 1837 the manager of the Theatre Royal (the modern Royal Opera House) pioneered the use of lamps brightened by the use of lime to create a spotlight effect, hence ‘in the limelight’.
- HISTORY UKAugust 9, 2011In 1837 The Royal Opera house was the first ever theatre to use limelight. Limelight comes from the mixing of oxygen and hydrogen and then adding real burning lime to achieve a bright light.
Go up onto the roof terrace if you have time - great view over London
Paul DolemanMay 7, 2010The Crush Room is a great space - dramatic and airy. Good for networking, if you're presenting make sure you speak "Operatically" the acoustics expect a command performance.
Pay a visit to the Linbury Studios for cheaper and more intimate performances.
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