Royal Opera House

Führung nur auf Englisch; man sollte die Karten vorher kaufen, da die Gruppe auf eine Personenzahl beschränkt ist.

Man kann die Bühne bzw. die Seitenbühnen nur durch die Fenster im 6. Stock sehen. Jede Führung besichtigt eine Abteilung entweder die Kostüme, oder die Bühnenbilder, die maske oder oder.

Das Auditorium haben wir nur im eher dunklen Zustand gesehen, da gerade die Lichtproben für die Aufführung am Abend waren.

Wie auch in Wien gibt es in London Stehplätze in der Oper (nun ja bei einer Wagneroper zum Beispiel die ganze Zeit stehen....)

I'm a fan of the ballet, a fan of London and a fan of striking architecture. I was on to a winner going here wasn't I?! The building does what I appreciate the most - melds traditional with modern to create a striking feast for the eyes. Inside, the auditorium is ornate, pretty and comfortable - even up in the amphitheatre where the price of the tickets is really affordable. The age old chaos during intervals just doesn't happen here. The plethora of bars and eateries are plentiful and intelligently positioned so that the whole audience can be provided with refreshments in a civilised and cultured manner. And it's just as fulfilling to marvel at the views from the various levels of the building , from hidden balconies, escalators and mezzanine bars. And when have you ever been to the washroom in a theatre without having to queue? So many facilities, that even an interval visit to the washrooms was stress-free! AMAZING that they have thought of everything. So from a building point of view it is as spectacularly functional and user friendly as it is visually appealing. Now for the performance. We went to see La Bayadere, and it was jaw-droppingly magnificent. The talent of the dancers of the Royal Ballet is a sight to behold, the staging, lighting, orchestration etc etc were faultless. I just didn't want to leave my seat. It was an experience that will stay with me for years and years.. A memory making evening out of stellar proportions. Do yourself a favour - help yourself to some culture in London.