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Melissa Hamilton promoted to Principal dancer
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare today announces that he has promoted Melissa Hamilton to Principal Dancer, the highest rank in the Company.
Royal Ballet and Opera and The Metropolitan Opera join forces with new cinema collaboration
For the first time, the Royal Ballet and Opera and The Metropolitan Opera are joining forces for their cinema seasons to give more audiences in both the UK and US the opportunity to see much loved opera and ballet productions.
Netia Jones appointed Associate Director of The Royal Opera
The Royal Ballet and Opera announces that opera and theatre director, Netia Jones will take up the newly created position of Associate Director of The Royal Opera.
Royal Ballet and Opera
THE ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA IN BRADFORD
The Royal Ballet and Opera, Opera North and Northern Ballet work together to celebrate Bradford 2025 City of Culture.
THE ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA ANNOUNCES THE 2024/25 CINEMA SEASON
The Royal Ballet and Opera announces its 2024/25 Cinema Season, bringing the thrill of world-class theatre to cinema screens right around the globe.
ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA LAUNCHES LARGEST SEASON OF ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
This September marks the beginning of the largest ever Season of accessible performances at the Royal Ballet and Opera.
Royal Ballet and Opera welcomes Culture Secretary
The new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP visited the Royal Opera House
Wayne McGregor appointed a Knighthood by His Majesty the King
Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet since 2006, Wayne McGregor CBE has been appointed a knighthood in this year's Birthday Honours List. Sir Wayne McGregor has been recognised for his pioneering contribution to the field of dance.
Ballet and Dance
The Royal Ballet announce promotions, leavers and joiners
Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O’Hare has announced promotions, joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season.
Remembering Rowena Jackson MBE (1926–2024)
The Royal Ballet is saddened by the death of former Sadler’s Wells Ballet Principal dancer Rowena Jackson, who died on 15 August 2024 aged 98.
Remembering Anthony Russell-Roberts CBE (1944–2024)
The Royal Ballet is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Anthony Russell-Roberts, the Company's Administrative Director from 1983 to 2009, who died on 14 January 2024 at the age of 79.
opera and music
Rolex becomes first ever Principal Partner of The Royal Opera
Building on an existing 18-year partnership as the Official Timepiece of the Royal Opera House, this latest collaboration marks a new era that will see Rolex become the headline partner of The Royal Opera from the 2024/25 Season – the very first brand to take on this pivotal new role.
JETTE PARKER ARTISTS ANNOUNCE NEW COMPANY MEMBERS FOR 2024/25 SEASON
The Royal Opera are delighted to announce the new cohort of Jette Parker Artists for the 2024/25 Season. The two-year JPA programme is committed to nurturing the next generation of conductors, directors, répétiteurs and singers by offering career-changing opportunities across the Royal Opera House stages.
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