Opera, Dance and Ballet in London

La traviata tells the story of the tragic love between the courtesan Violetta and the romantic Alfredo Germont.

Suor Angelica is a heart-rending story of a young mother separated from her illegitimate child by her aristocratic family and confined to a convent. One of Puccini’s rawest creations, the opera takes us on an extraordinary emotional journey.

One of the most unnerving of all operas, The Turn of the Screw heads to the London Coliseum this Autumn. With its blend of hauntingly beautiful music and psychological intrigue, this production offers audiences a unique and compelling interpretation of Henry James' classic ghost story.

Four 21st-century choreographers. Four bold explorations of movement.

Power gets the last laugh in Rigoletto, Verdi’s devastating masterpiece of decadence, corruption, and social decay, featuring some of opera’s nastiest villains and most recognisable tunes.

WHERE DOES OUR HUMANITY LIE? In an imagined future not far from our own, a bio-engineered apocalypse has changed the Earth as we know it. An incongruous group of survivors must navigate a dangerous present – and make sense of the past.

Fancy a heart-warming operatic comedy? Meet The Elixir of Love, full of gorgeous music by Gaetano Donizetti, billed as ‘delightful music that guarantees nonstop smiles’. World War Two is the setting in a creative new staging of this popular romance first performed in Milan during 1832.

Following its sold run at the Donmar Warehouse, Macbeth transfers to the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre. David Tennant and Cush Jumbo return to their landmark performances in Shakespeare's most extraordinary psychological drama.

Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, uncover a twisted tale of obsession, game-playing and deception in Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller, All’s Well That Ends Well.

Experience a beautifully epic new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairytale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage in the Globe Theatre. Nick Bagnall directs the perfect winter treat for everyone aged 5+.

The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...

Puccini's opera of passion, friendship and heartbreak is brought to life in Richard Jones' vivid and evocative production.

Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. Following five-star reviews in 2024, Mary Skeaping’s enthralling production returns to the London Coliseum for one week only.

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be.

Making its ENO premiere, this critically acclaimed modern opera set 500 years ago tells the story that still resonates today. With hostile forces on every side, Mary I of Scotland attempts to secure a happy future for herself and her country.

Caught between her drunken husband, her scheming half-brother, and her untrustworthy lover, Mary I of Scotland must find a way to protect her country and her Catholic faith.

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance heads back to theatreland thanks to the English National Opera.  The show's lively characters and memorable songs offer an enchanting and entertaining theatrical experience that's perfect for all ages.

The first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro, returns to the ENO following its acclaimed 2020 premiere, expertly conducted by Ainārs Rubiķis. Expect a bold, memorable, and highly entertaining show that perfectly complements Mozart's stunning overtures and arias.

A life is a long time to wait.

For the first time at the Globe, experience the work of playwright Anton Chekhov with this twentieth century classic. Their world is going up in flames, one minute at a time. But can three sisters create the change they’re longing for? Caroline Steinbeis returns to the Playhouse to direct the world premiere of a new translation by playwright Rory Mullarkey.

In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia.

Recorded by The Who – it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.