Where should I sit at the Royal Opera House?

In general for opera performances, you want to sit at the back of the theatre, elevated for views, but not under an overhang where the acoustics will be blocked (yes, you can still hear the music and vocals but they won’t be at optimal levels).

What do you wear to the Royal Opera House ballet?

There is no formal dress code. We want everyone to feel comfortable and able to engage with what is happening on stage, and so we encourage audiences and visitors to wear whatever they feel comfortable wearing. We only ask that feet and torsos are covered.

How many seats are in the Royal Opera House?

2,256
Royal Opera House/Capacity

What time does ROH box office open?

If you have an urgent Box Office or Ticket query please telephone +44 (0)20 7304 4000 or email [email protected]. Box Office telephone lines are open Monday–Saturday 10–6pm (except Bank Holidays), box office emails are also monitored around performance times.

Can you wear jeans to the Royal Opera House?

There is no dress code – feel free to dress up or down.” At every performance, there is at least one person in a tuxedo and one person in a t-shirt and ripped jeans. You simply have to decide where on the continuum you’re comfortable.

Is the opera black tie?

If, like me, you’re fond of dressing formally, the most traditional dress code for the opera is black tie. (Technically, white tie is acceptable for opening nights, but who owns white tie?) For men, this means a tuxedo or dinner jacket and black bow tie, with all the usual accompanying clothing pieces and accessories.

What kind of performances are staged in the Royal Opera House?

It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. The first theatre on the site, the Theatre Royal (1732), served primarily as a playhouse for the first hundred years of its history. In 1734, the first ballet was presented.

How much did it cost to build the Royal Opera House?

The Royal Italian Opera House 1847 – 1858. The Second Covent Garden Theatre was reconstructed by Benedict Albano at the end of 1846. Building work began on the 2nd of December, and, considering the extent of the alterations, amazingly it was completed in just 4 months, at a cost of £27,000.

Why are opera tickets so expensive?

But why are opera tickets so expensive? The answer is simple: a vast number of people are needed: orchestra, chorus, principals, crew and so on. The result is glorious and the most “immediate” of art forms in which narrative, music, scenery combine to bewitch you.