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Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera

Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera Tickets

Handel's opera about jealousy, betrayal, and conspiracy returns to Covent Garden.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025
  • Running time: 3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Tickets from £44.00
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Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera in London

Composed in 1734, Handel’s iconic Italian-language opera is a masterpiece of dramatic complexity, filled with rich characters and a score packed with powerfully emotional arias. It was his first opera for Covent Garden, and the only one set in the British Isles, and now, in a beautifully full circle moment, it returns as part of The Royal Opera's series of Handel's Covent Garden works. Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen, in her Royal Opera debut, brings to life this classic opera full of twists and turns, jealousy and betrayal, with American mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo (Alcina, La Clemenza di Tito) and former Jette Parker Artist Jacquelyn Stucker starring.

In this classic story inspired by Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, Ariodante is young, happy, and in love, but his life comes crashing down when his fiancee, Ginevra, who is first in line to the throne, is falsely accused of infidelity and stripped of her titles. As Ariodante succumbs to despair, Ginevra fights to clear her name and unravel the plot against her. Chivalric romance, comedy, and mythology all come together to create an unforgettable music set to a score that resonates with Handel's blazing musical gifts. This will be an unbeatable experience for Handel enthusiasts, opera lovers, and everyone in between.

Next Performances for Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera at the Royal Opera House

Tuesday 9th Dec 2025 6:00pm from £44.00
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 6:30pm from £44.00
Sunday 14th Dec 2025 2:30pm from £44.00
Wednesday 17th Dec 2025 6:30pm from £44.00
Friday 19th Dec 2025 6:30pm from £44.00
Sunday 21st Dec 2025 2:30pm from £44.00

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Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera Ticket Information

  • Opens:

    Tuesday, 9 December 2025

  • Booking until:

    Sunday, 21 December 2025

  • Running time:

    3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.

  • Age restrictions

    Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

  • Important Information

    This performance contains depictions of suicide and blood.

  • Cancellations & Refunds

    Once booked, tickets to Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

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