LONDON’S ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA SEASON

Copellia – 19 and 22 January 2020
Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls returns to the Royal Opera House. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic bring a colourful storybook world to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family.

The Sleeping Beauty – 23 and 26 February 2020
This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it.

La Boheme – 14, 15 and 18 March 2020
Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’ character-led production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy, with striking designs by Stewart Laing.

The Cellist/Dances at a Gathering (World Premiere) – 5 and 8 April 2020
Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and has grown to become one of the most in demand artists internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. This is followed by Jerome Robbin’s elegant ballet set to Chopin’s masterful score.

Fidelio – 2, 3 and 6 May 2020
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime.

Swan Lake - 17 and 20 May 2020
The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of Swan Lake, returns for its first revival with incredibly intricate choreography and bought to life by John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. Tchaikovsky’s score soars with its symphonic sweep and combines perfectly with exquisite choreography to create intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimate passion.

Cavelleria Rusticana/Pagliacci – 20, 21 and 24 June
Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto presents vividly the fast-moving, shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. With thrilling singing and intense drama, ‘Cav and Pag’ distils into one wonderful night out, the enduring appeal of Italian opera in its most familiar form.

The Dante Project – 12 and 15 July
An epic journey through the afterlife encompassing: the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light. In this new work, choreographer Wayne McGregorcollaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed.

Elektra – 1, 2 and 5 August
Strauss’ thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, has provoked critics to lively debate and both shocked and excited audiences since its 1909 premiere.


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The Nutcracker (recorded 2016) – 23 December (Christmas themed morning tea to be served) and 24 December 2019
It is Christmas Eve and Herr Drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young Clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living-room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.
Tchaikovsky'sglittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet's captivating dancing bring together this glorious production of Peter Wright’sChristmas classic.

Copellia – 19 and 22 January 2020
Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls returns to the Royal Opera House. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic bring a colourful storybook world to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family.

The Sleeping Beauty – 23 and 26 February 2020
This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it.

La Boheme – 14, 15 and 18 March 2020
Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’ character-led production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy, with striking designs by Stewart Laing.

The Cellist/Dances at a Gathering (World Premiere) – 5 and 8 April 2020
Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and has grown to become one of the most in demand artists internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. This is followed by Jerome Robbin’s elegant ballet set to Chopin’s masterful score.

Fidelio – 2, 3 and 6 May 2020
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime.

Swan Lake - 17 and 20 May 2020
The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of Swan Lake, returns for its first revival with incredibly intricate choreography and bought to life by John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. Tchaikovsky’s score soars with its symphonic sweep and combines perfectly with exquisite choreography to create intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimate passion.

Cavelleria Rusticana/Pagliacci – 20, 21 and 24 June
Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto presents vividly the fast-moving, shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. With thrilling singing and intense drama, ‘Cav and Pag’ distils into one wonderful night out, the enduring appeal of Italian opera in its most familiar form.

The Dante Project – 12 and 15 July
An epic journey through the afterlife encompassing: the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light. In this new work, choreographer Wayne McGregorcollaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed.

Elektra – 1, 2 and 5 August
Strauss’ thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, has provoked critics to lively debate and both shocked and excited audiences since its 1909 premiere.

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