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A mysterious and eerie image featuring the blurred silhouette of a person pressing their hands against a translucent surface. The figure appears to be reaching out or trapped, with their shadowy form creating a sense of tension and unease. The blue-toned lighting enhances the ghostly, dreamlike atmosphere, evoking themes of isolation or the supernatural. The image represents the children in Natalie Abrahami’s production of The Turn of the Screw.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

The Turn of the Screw

26 March–6 April 2026

Fear. Guilt. Innocence corrupted.

The Bridge of Aspiration linking the Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet School

Royal Opera House
Tours

Architecture Tour

27 March–19 April 2026

Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries.

A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

28 March–29 May 2026

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the curious world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For children ages 5-11 years old.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Mayerling

30 March–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

The tenor Allan Clayton is performing as Peter Grimes in The Royal Opera’s Peter Grimes. He is barefoot, lying on the stage dressed in dirty yellow fishing overalls, a dark blue plaid shirt and a navy beanie hat, as though he is asleep. Fishing nets are draped over his body like a blanket. Behind him a chorus of performers stands in darkness holding torches.

Clore Studio
Opera and music

Insights: Discovering Britten

31 March 2026

Join cast and creatives from The Royal Opera's productions of Turn of the Screw and Peter Grimes in discussion of the works by Benjamin Britten.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

3 April–24 May 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

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Royal Opera House
Tours

Pride of the ROH

11 April–17 May 2026

Explore the rich contributions made by the LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape The Royal Ballet and Opera.

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Multiple venues
Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

13 April–5 May 2026

A ballet dancer performs in the centre of a golden-lit stage making it look like a sunset. Only the outline of their body is visible making them appear to be in a shadow. They are contorted into a Y-shape, with their right foot en pointe and their left leg high in the air.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

International Draft Works 2026

16–18 April 2026

New works. Emerging choreographic voices.

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

18 April–24 May 2026

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.