Young RBO Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tour
Young RBO Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tour
Young RBO Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us ahead of the Young RBO Nights for exclusive behind the scenes tours.
From set design to sound, discover what goes into bringing this classic production to life.
From set design to sound, discover what goes into bringing this classic production to life.
If you have any access requirements for your tour, please contact tours@roh.org.uk after booking so we can deliver the necessary arrangements.
When you book a tour you'll also receive 10% off in the Royal Ballet and Opera Shop and Royal Opera House café. Simply show your tour ticket at the till, valid on the day of your tour.
Find information about your Royal Ballet and Opera tour including how to get to the tour venues and in-depth accessibility information.
Available for 16-25 year olds. Get £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage by joining Young RBO for free. Find out more.
Background
Please note: this tour is available exclusively to Young RBO members attending the Young RBO Night performances of La traviata or Mayerling. Sign in to your Young RBO account to purchase. A member of our team will check your ticket before the tour begins.
Get a unique look behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House with our exclusive Young RBO member tour. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship that bring every performance to life – from the intricacies of set design and costuming to the magic of lighting and sound. This immersive tour will give you an insider’s view of the production process and the incredible teamwork that makes it all possible.
The tour will also highlight career opportunities in the creative and technical fields, offering insight into the diverse roles that bring theatre and performance arts to the stage.
Not a Young RBO member? Sign up for free here for access to discounted £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage, invites to exclusive Young RBO Nights and more.
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Important information about your tour
- The meeting point for this tour is the Ground Floor cloakroom of the Royal Opera House.
- Latecomers will not be admitted. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your tour.
- As the Royal Opera House is a working theatre each tour provides unique experience and content may vary according to what spaces are available on the day.
- We may be using headsets on our tours to amplify the voices of our guides so you don’t miss any information. 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 when you enter the building.
Access
This tour takes you through different areas of the Royal Opera House, including long corridors, stairs, escalators and lifts. The flooring is also different depending on where you are in the building – some floors are smooth and tiled or wooden, some are carpeted.
Because we are a working theatre, there are areas that won’t always be available to us, which means each tour will take a different route. The spaces we travel through can sometimes be busy and loud.
Our tour guides use descriptive language which helps to paint a picture for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Please get in touch at boxoffice@roh.org.uk after booking to let us know your access requirements so we can make sure you have the best experience on your visit. We can help plan the tour if you require step-free and wheelchair access, if you prefer to avoid areas with views from a height, if you need to use the hearing loop or if you need to take regular breaks. Unfortunately, our hearing loops aren't compatible with Bluetooth.
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