Royal Ballet and Opera

We're dreaming of escaping the London drizzle and travelling into the sunshine ☀️ While waiting for the warmth to return, you can watch The Royal Ballet's fiery production of Don Quixote on Royal Ballet and Stream 📺 Sign up via the link in our bio to start streaming anywhere, anytime. #TheRoyalBallet #Ballet #DonQuixote #BankHoliday #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Teatime takes a turn 🫖🎩 The Mad Hatter’s tap solo in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the ballet’s most crowd-pleasing delights. 🎥 Steven McRae is a burst of rhythm and eccentric charm in the midst of Wonderland mayhem. 🎟️Alice's Adventures in Wonderland returns to our Main Stage from 13 June. #AlicesAdventuresInWonderland #StevenMcRae #Ballet #TheRoyalBallet #RoyalBalletAndOpera #LewisCarroll

All eyes on the black swan 🦢 Mariela Nuñez performs Odile’s solo from Swan Lake, featuring an incredible fouetté sequence that never fails to thrill audiences. The daughter of the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart, Odile tricks Prince Sigfried into betraying his love for Odette and sets into motion one of classical ballet’s most famous and tragic endings. #SwanLake #Ballet #TheRoyalBallet #RoyalBalletAndOpera #Tchaikovsky

Endless pleasure. Endless love. But at what cost? In the decadent world of the wealthy and powerful, hedonism rules supreme. Enter Semele, whose love for Jupiter introduces her to luxury – and total destruction. A bold new production of Handel’s mythological opera Semele arrives on our Main Stage on 30 June, with Pretty Yende in the title role. In this clip, Pretty Yende performs the euphoric aria ‘Endless pleasure, endless love’. 🎥 Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and Le Concert d'Astrée #RoyalOperaHouse #Semele #PrettyYende #Handel #Opera #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Off with their heads 👑❤️ Bold, brilliant and completely unhinged, the Queen of Hearts commands the stage in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Whether in the courtroom or on the croquet lawn, her appearances bring chaos, comedy and a theatrical flair that’s impossible to ignore. One of many colourful characters in this whimsical ballet, she’s a reminder that nothing in Wonderland is ever quite as it seems. 🩰 The Royal Ballet's Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland continues on our Main Stage until 28 June. 🎥 Lauren Cuthbertson #AlicesAdventuresInWonderland #QueenOfHearts #ChristopherWheeldon #TheRoyalBallet #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Queen of the Night... or Queen of the Animal Kingdom? 🤔 Either way, she’s returning to our Main Stage next Season as Mozart’s The Magic Flute returns on 10 October. 🎟️Tickets go on sale from 2 July. #Opera #TheRoyalOpera #TheMagicFlute #Mozart #QueenOfTheNight #RoyalBalletAndOpera

A bright star of The Royal Ballet 🌟 Natalia Osipova’s performances are fearless, emotional and impossible to forget. From the ethereal tragedy of Giselle to the playful charm of La Fille mal gardée, her artistry shines in every role. The Art of Natalia Osipova is now available to watch on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream. Sign up to watch anytime, anywhere. #NataliaOsipova #Giselle #TheRoyalBallet #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

A pas de deux with paws 🐾🩰 White Cat and Puss-in-Boots take centre stage in this mischievous duet from The Sleeping Beauty. Full of character, wit and feline flair, it's one of the ballet's most memorable moments. 🎥 Sophie Allnatt and David Yudes perform in a production that has been part of The Royal Ballet's repertoire since 1946. #TheRoyalBallet #SleepingBeauty #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Who wouldn't been tempted by a love potion…? 🧪 Full of sun, fun and vocal acrobatics, Donizetti's intoxicating comic opera L'elisir d'amore premiered in Milan on this day in 1832. L'elisir d'amore is one of the most frequently performed of all Donizetti's operas, combining a touching love story, witty comedy and beautiful music. 📺 Enjoy The Royal Opera 2023 production, starring Nadine Sierra and Liparit Avetisyan, wherever you are on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream - sign up via the link in our bio. #TheRoyalOpera #Donizetti #Opera #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Rising to the spotlight🌟 In the latest episode of our Spotlight on series, Fumi Kaneko reflects on her path to becoming a Principal dancer, from the heartbreak of a cancelled debut to the honour of taking centre stage in some of ballet’s most beloved roles. ▶️ Sign up to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream to watch anytime, anywhere - link in bio. #Ballet #Dancer #FumiKaneko #TheRoyalBallet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

“He reminds me that it's ok. Have a rest. Recover. And then when you can push, you can push” In today’s episode of More than Art, join Akane Takane for a session with our Ballet Rehab Coach, Brian Maloney. Within our Ballet Healthcare Suite Brian offers a space for dancers to focus on specific aspects of their performance, whether that’s mental or physical preparation for a role. Sometimes, that might be spending half an hour on just one step. #TheRoyalBallet #Ballet #BalletDancer #BalletCoach #Dancing #MoreThanArt

Otherworldly grace 🤍 The Dance of the Wilis in Act II of Giselle is one of the most haunting moments in the classical ballet repertoire. A vision of power and poise, Queen Myrtha brings an eerie presence to the forest as the Wilis rise around her in the moonlight. This scene captures the essence of Giselle, a ballet shaped by love, betrayal and the shadows they leave behind. 🎥 Marianela Núñez as Queen Myrtha #TheRoyalBallet #Giselle #DanceOfTheWilis #Ballet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

It takes two to dive 🐟 Effortless in appearance, the fish dive is anything but... This lift demands pinpoint timing, serious strength and total trust between partners - all for that blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment of magic ✨ #Ballet #TheRoyalBallet #RoyalBalletAndOpera #KnowYourSteps

Becoming the Queen of Hearts 👑❤️ Outrageous characters call for extraordinary transformations. Watch Mayara Magri become the Queen of Hearts in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life by the artistry of our talented makeup team. From sculpted brows to the iconic red lip, every detail adds to the drama. 💋 #AlicesAdventuresInWonderland #Ballet #TheRoyalBallet #TheatreMakeup #RoyalBalletAndOpera

A devilishly catchy aria…😈 As we count down the days until Faust returns our Main Stage, we’re looking forward to Erwin Schrott’s performance as the wily Méphistophélès, and his demonic aria 'Le Veau d’Or (The golden calf)'. Devilishly charming, ‘Le Veau d’Or’ is a playful, satirical song in which Méphistophélès mocks the pursuit of material wealth and indulgence. 🎟️See Gounod's spectacular opera from 23 May. #TheRoyalOpera #Opera #Faust #Gounod #RoyalBalletAndOpera

When sports science meets classical ballet 🏋️🩰 In today’s episode of More Than Art, we explore the science behind the scenes with Joseph Sissens and Akane Takada. At our Ballet Healthcare Suite, physical profiling and performance tracking help our clinicians tailor training plans and monitor how our dancers move and build strength. The team measure everything from jump height and squat depth to signs of fatigue, and turn detailed data into insights that support health and performance on stage. #TheRoyalBallet #MoreThanArt #Ballet #Dancer #SportsScience #DanceScience #RoyalBalletAndOpera

❌No jitterbugging allowed❌ The Royal Opera House wasn't always a stage for ballet and opera... During World War II, it transformed into a vibrant dance hall, where millions jived and Lindy Hopped the night away. But one dance was strictly off-limits, due to the risk of mass hysteria. #RoyalOperaHouse #TheRoyalBallet #TheRoyalOpera #RoyalBalletandOpera #CoventGarden #Dancing #Jitterbug

Happy Pride from everyone at the Royal Ballet and Opera! 🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month we're celebrating the trailblazing LGBTQ+ figures who have long shaped The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, both on stage and behind the scenes. Join us this June for a Pride of the Royal Opera House Tour - book through the link in our bio. #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideInLondon #Ballet #Opera #RoyalBalletAndOpera

"When it starts, you feel nervous, that's almost natural - I think that's what makes a performance alive" As The Royal Ballet's Romeo and Juliet draws to a close, Principal dancers Akane Takada and Joseph Sissens discuss the mental and emotional side of performance - from quiet moments of meditation to open conversations and the beautiful trust built between partners. What happens on stage begins long before the curtain goes up and it’s not just all about physical readiness. For roles like Romeo and Juliet, focus and connection are as essential as strength or stamina. #TheRoyalBallet #Ballet #MoreThanArt #MentalFocus #MentalHeatlh #Wellbeing #RomeoAndJuliet #RoyalBalletAndOpera

Classics are classics for a reason 🎼 Enjoy Rachel Willis-Sørensen singing 'Or sai chi l'onore' from Don Giovanni. Perfectly poised between tragedy and comedy, Don Giovanni is Mozart’s great opera of seduction, betrayal and potent drama. ▶️ Watch The Royal Opera's 2019 production wherever you are on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream - sign up today via the link in our bio. 🎥 @rachelwillissorensen #TheRoyalOpera #Opera #DonGiovanni #Mozart #Aria