Royal Ballet & Opera 26-27 Season

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price.

Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil.

A contemporary re-imagining of the 1790 classic where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit.

Christopher Wheeldon's wildly imaginative Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an explosion of colour, stage magic, and sophisticated choreography.

Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet creates an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.

Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome.

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s mesmerising ballet.