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Backstage Tour of The Royal Opera House - FULLY BOOKED
Title:
Backstage Tour of The Royal Opera House - FULLY BOOKED
When:
Thursday, 25 March, 2010 12.30 pm
Where:
Royal Opera House - London
Category:
Marylebone Association Events

Description

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!

Visit the Backstage and the Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the day's performance. The tour includes an introduction to the colourful history of the theatre, an insight into the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House and a look at aspects of current productions. As the Royal Opera House is a fully working theatre, each tour is a unique experience, and may include opportunities to see The Royal Ballet in class, or the magnificent backstage technology in operation.

Please note: All tours vary according to what is available on the day and a visit to the auditorium is not guaranteed; it is never possible to attend stage rehearsals. Cost £8.50. Booking and payment have to be confirmed by 29 January - contact Sheila Green (tel 020 7262 7157 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).Please make you cheque payable to ' Sheila Green' and send to Sheila at

26 Vincent Court
Seymour Place
London WIH 2ND

 

Venue

Royal Opera HouseMap
Venue for the Event:
Royal Opera House   -   Website
Street:
Covent Garden
Post Code:
WC2E 9DD
City:
London
Country:
Country: gb

Description

The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in the London district of Covent Garden. The large building is often referred to as simply "Covent Garden", after a previous use of the site of the opera house's original construction in 1732. It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Originally called the Theatre Royal, it served primarily a playhouse for the first hundred years of its history. In 1734, the first ballet was presented. A year later Handel's first season of operas began. Many of his operas and oratorios were specifically written for Covent Garden and had their premieres there.

The current building is the third theatre on the site following disastrous fires in 1808 and 1857. The façade, foyer and auditorium date from 1858, but almost every other element of the present complex dates from an extensive reconstruction in the 1990s. The Royal Opera House seats 2,268 people and consists of four tiers of boxes and balconies and the amphitheatre gallery. The proscenium is 12.20 m wide and 14.80 m high. The main auditorium is a Grade 1 listed building.

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