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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.
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
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.
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.
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EVERYBODY SING IN THE MAIN STAGE AUDITORIUM
The Royal Opera House welcomed nearly 2000 school students from Harris Federation Schools across England for an Everybody Sing event.
THEATRE GREEN BOOK VERSION TWO
The Royal Opera House is thrilled to announce our involvement in the development of the Theatre Green Book version two and our achievement of the Basic Standard certification.
HIS MAJESTY THE KING ATTENDS ANTONIO PAPPANO GALA PERFORMANCE
On Thursday 16 May, His Majesty King Charles III joined the audience for a special gala performance to celebrate The Royal Opera’s longest serving Music Director, Sir Antonio Pappano.
HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III ANNOUNCED AS PATRON
Buckingham Palace has this week announced that His Majesty The King will retain patronage of the Royal Opera House and The Royal Opera and will take on patronage of The Royal Ballet.
ANNOUNCING THE 2024/25 SEASON
Today, the Royal Ballet and Opera announces its 2024/25 Season. Under a new combined organisational name, the Season features a programme of bold new productions, alongside returning audience favourites, thrilling debuts and bright new voices.
Ballet and Dance
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.
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.
SONGS FOR UKRAINE CHORUS TO PERFORM AT HISTORIC ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL WITH THE UKRAINIAN FREEDOM ORCHESTRA
On the evening of Monday 29 July 2024, the Royal Opera House Songs for Ukraine Chorus will join the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra and its founder and conductor, Keri-Lynn Wilson, in a historic performance at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
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