Royal Opera House, Opera house in Covent Garden, United Kingdom.
The Royal Opera House features four tiers of boxes and an amphitheater gallery, accommodating 2,255 spectators in its main auditorium.
The first theater on this site opened in 1732, while the current building, designed by Edward Middleton Barry, commenced operations in 1858.
The venue serves as the permanent residence for both The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet companies, presenting classical and contemporary performances throughout the year.
The theater offers guided tours during daytime hours, allowing visitors to explore the backstage areas, costume workshops, and technical facilities.
The Paul Hamlyn Hall, constructed in 1860 as the Floral Hall, provides a glass-covered dining space where guests can observe rehearsals.
Location: City of Westminster
Location: London
Inception: 1732
Architects: Edward Middleton Barry
Official opening: May 15, 1858
Capacity: 2255
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Royal Ballet and Opera
Address: 7 Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD, England WC2E 9DD London
Phone: +442073044000
Website: https://roh.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51306,-0.12278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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