I've been lucky enough to have visited this gorgeous building multiple times for both the ballets and opera! It's easily located, very accessible, stunning to behold and the staff are very lovely and accommodating. It's always a night to remember no matter the production so...More

I would not normally visit the Royal Opera House. In fact, the last time I visited was in 1991 to see Handel's great camp, Baroque opera, Ricardo Primo. This time, I was given a £270 free seat ticket as part of a market research project...More

I done both went for a tour and also seen a ballet at the evening. tour - was great interesting to see the behind the scenes in this huge theater, but I wish we could see more of the actual action - seeing dancers in...More

We all know that Covent Garden and the Royal Opera is one of the leading opera Venues in the world BUT this latest production of Verdi's Otello has made one of the outstanding memories of the Garden top of the list. As I have been...More

Was first time at the Opera. Booked the Ampitheatre restaurant for pre opera dinner. A well oiled operation to get everyone served before the opera started. Found out to our delight, we had the table for the whole night....starter and main before opera, back to...More

As a first experience of opera La Traviata was a stunning. The ROH was a outstanding venue, reasonably priced and very well organised.

Buy tickets for the Backstage Tour online in advance. Your hour and a quarter will be well spent. A look at the 1858 red-and-gilt five story horseshoe auditorium is not guaranteed, but we got a quick peek during a rehearsal break. Upstairs, we watched about...More

First, cameras at the Royal Opera House are not allowed. If you attempt to take pictures your camera will be confiscated. There is also very tight security right now as well so do arrive early. Absolutely no later than 30 minutes prior. Pro tips: 1)...More

Had a magical night at the opera watching La Traviata. The cast were fantastic delivering an emotionally charged performance. Violetta and Alfredo delivered heartbreaking arias of superb quality. The live orchestra played beautifully. A real magical place and a magical evening. Can't wait to go...More

My wife and I did the backstage tour on a Wednesday morning, and it was an amazing experience. The group was fairly small (about 16 of us), and our tour guide was fantastic. This tour really gives you the chance to see all parts of...More