Classical Music, Opera, and Ballet in London

Nutcracker - English National Ballet

Journey back in time with the English National Ballet to a frost covered, gas lit London and join Clara, her nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer in this traditional, festive tale for all the family.

Carmen

Do not miss one of the world's most popular operas, Carmen, when presented in London in 2013! Tickets for Bizets Carmen in London here!

Madam Butterfly

Hailed by The Sunday Telegraph as 'the most beautiful show of the year in operatic London', Anthony Minghella's award-winning Madam Butterfly returns to ENO. With its breath taking mix of cinematic images and traditional Japanese theater, riot of colourful costumes, stunning sets and unforgettable use of puppetry, Minghella's sole opera production has developed into one of the most iconic stagings of ...

Luisa Miller

Shattering childhood dreams can break a life.

Verdi’s Luisa Miller is a complex web of love, intrigue and oppressive familial relationships, centred on the doomed love between Luisa and Rodolfo.

Rusalka

Rusalka has its first ever staging by The Royal Opera in a production set for New Wimbledon Theatre. Tickets for Rusalka in London here!

Le Corsaire - English National Ballet

English National Ballet presents Le Corsaire (The Pirate), a thrilling ballet about Conrad, a dashing pirate and his love for Medoraa beautiful harem girl, it is a swashbuckling drama which is one of the most breath taking spectacles in ballet.

The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart's operatic masterpiece, comes to London's West End! It's a story about fidelity, scheming, and being appreciative of the people around you. Mozart's score and the witty plot are brought to life by a talented case in this not-to-be-missed production.

Opera Undone

The smash hit La bohème present a brand new Puccini double-bill Opera Undone: Tosca & La bohème Radically distilled to sixty minutes each and sung in English.

Richard Alston Dance Company - Final Edition

Since forming in 1994, Richard Alston Dance Company has been extolled for their musicality and lyricism. Over 25 years later, their final ever performances will take place at Sadler’s Wells. Their farewell programme exemplifies Richard Alston’s commitment to new work and extraordinary music. 

Northern Ballet - Geisha

In his follow-up to the sumptuously sexy Casanova, choreographer and former Northern Ballet dancer Kenneth Tindall turns to another remarkable true story for his brand new full-length ballet.  Two young women, bound by vows of friendship, find themselves in the midst of a collision between east and west. As their lives are torn painfully apart, a promise from beyond the grave offers the only chance for redemption.  The visually stunning Geisha sees Tindall reunite with Casanova set and costume designer Christopher Oram, and is set to a newly commissioned score from award-winning composer Alexandra Harwood.

The Ballet Icons Gala

The annual Ballet Icons Gala in London will again become a highlight in the ballet lovers’ calendar featuring captivating classical masterpieces and exploring contemporary repertoire created by today’s leading choreographers world-wide.

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Bill

At the heart of Carlos Acosta’s first programme as artistic director is a mixed bill of electrifying works that showcase the astounding versatility of the company, and in which Acosta himself is joined on stage by a very special guest. Acosta also gives a unique insight into his cultural influences and the future of the company, with a specially curated festival.