Royal Ballet and Opera Announces L'Oréal Paris as First-Ever Official Beauty Partner, Featuring Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez
by the Royal Ballet and Opera
Thursday 1 October 2026
The Royal Ballet and Opera announces L'Oréal Paris as its first-ever Official Beauty Partner for the 2026/27 Season, marking a landmark collaboration between two renowned organisations.
The Partnership
L'Oréal Paris will directly support the Royal Ballet and Opera Wigs, Hair and Make-up team with their hero products used to help bring world-class performances to life on stage, chosen for their high-performance formulas built to withstand intense stage conditions. As part of the partnership, Marianela Nuñez, Royal Ballet Principal dancer and one of the world's most celebrated ballet dancers, is the official face of the collaboration.
Through exclusive experiences, content and collaborations throughout the Season, the Royal Ballet and Opera and L'Oréal Paris will spotlight the artistry and preparation behind each performance, and the role high-performance beauty products play in transforming extraordinary talent for the stage.
A limited-time behind-the-scenes tour
In November, the Royal Ballet and Opera and L’Oréal Paris will launch You’re Worth It: Beauty, Ballet and Behind the Scenes, a limited-time behind-the-scenes tour experience offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain at the Royal Opera House.
Inspired by conversations with dancers from The Royal Ballet, the experience will take visitors through backstage spaces, exploring the preparation, beauty rituals and craftsmanship behind life on stage, from morning class and rehearsal to curtain-up. The experience will conclude with Afternoon Tea in the Paul Hamlyn Hall and a complimentary gift from L’Oréal Paris.
Available on a limited number of dates, the tour will be available to book from Thursday 1 October. Tickets are priced at £100, with a sparkling option available for £115.
To book and learn more about the experience, view our 'You're Worth It' Afternoon tea and tour: Beauty, Ballet and Behind the Scenes page here.