Drama By Design
Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries.
Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries.
This tour does not enter the backstage areas of the Royal Opera House. Access to the main auditorium is not guaranteed.
Looking to have this tour all to your yourself as private experience for you and your group? Or perhaps you need this tour run in a different language? We can offer bespoke private tours. Send your requirements to tours@roh.org.uk.
Your tour ticket entitles you to 10% off at ROH Shop and café on the day of your tour. Simply present your ticket at the checkout.
Background
Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries. See how the historic and the contemporary connect seamlessly to create an epic urban set piece, the experience of which is as exhilarating as the action taking place on and off-stage.
This tour is part of the London Festival of Architecture, for more information please visit: https://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/
As the Royal Opera House is a fully working theatre, each tour is a unique experience and varies according to what is available on the day. Please remember that you are visiting a working theatre and plans may change at short notice.
Please note this tour does not enter the backstage areas of the Royal Opera House. Access to the main auditorium is not guaranteed.
Important information about your tour
- Wearing face coverings is no longer a requirement. However, staff and visitors are welcome to wear face masks if they wish to
- We will be using headsets on our tours so you don’t miss any important information from our guides. All equipment is fully sanitised after each tour. You can use your own headphones if you wish. Please note headphones need to have a standard jack connection to be used with our devices.
- Contact-free bag checks will be in operation.
- Be mindful of others and their personal space, especially when moving around the building
- Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the building.
Accessibility
The Royal Opera House is a large building with lengthy corridors and many stairs. Expect to walk and stand for the duration of the tour. Where possible, certain stops in the tour will happen where visitors can sit down, but this cannot be guaranteed since we are a working theatre and the tour routes can vary. If we know in advance, all tours are fully accessible to wheelchair users, those with reduced mobility or any another disability – so we can have the right support in place for you, please contact boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk after you book your tour and we will make the necessary arrangements
