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Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

28 April–28 July 2026

Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who bring Royal Ballet and Opera productions to life with a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

Tales of Love and Loss

1–9 May 2026

The Jette Parker Artists shine a light on three women composers.

A full audience facing the main stage of the Royal Opera House.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

2 May 2026–10 July 2027

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

Royal Opera House
Tours

Architecture Tour

4 May–23 July 2026

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

The tenor Allan Clayton stands with his back to the audience on stage performing the role of Peter Grimes in The Royal Opera’s Peter Grimes. He is wearing yellow fishing overalls and holds one arm upwards and looks up. Above, a performer wearing the same yellow fishing overalls appears to dangle by one foot in the air, their long brown curly hair draping over their face as they are suspended.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Peter Grimes

5–28 May 2026

In a close-knit village, an exiled man turns to the punishing sea.

A photograph of a ballet dancer sitting on the floor of a ballet studio as another person stands behind them

Multiple venues
Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

5 May 2026

Three young people touring the main auditorium of the Royal Opera House.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Young RBO Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tour

11 May 2026

Join us ahead of the Young RBO Nights for exclusive behind the scenes tours.

In the center of the stage stands a large sculpture of a clown’s torso. They have a blue face, gold hair, a red nose and a few gold teeth and hold up a slot machine in one arm and a gold bag filled with arcade chips in the other. A performer wearing blue striped tracksuit bottoms holds up another performer wearing the same clothes. Behind them stands a performer wearing gold trousers. The stage is backlit with eerie red lighting which shows the outline of a line of performers. There are several helium balloons with the clown's face scattered on stage. They are performing the opera Samson and Delilah.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Samson et Dalila

13 May–3 June 2026

When Samson falls in love with Dalila, his strength – both physical and spiritual – is put to the test.

The stage is dark but set with a red backdrop with a spotlight focusing on two dancers. One dancer is lying on their back with one leg bent and their arms stretched upwards. Another dancer is staring into their eyes from above their head in a plank pose.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

Tulsa Ballet: Made in America

13–17 May 2026

Tulsa Ballet makes its Linbury debut, presenting three uniquely American works

Royal Opera House Spring Gala 2020

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Spring Gala: Stories from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera

14 May 2026

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera join forces in a glittering night of music and dance.

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