Giselle - Royal Ballet and Opera
Infatuation. Betrayal. Redemption?
Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet Giselle in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production.
Follow the haunting love story of Giselle, a girl who has fallen in love with Albrecht. But he isn't who he says he is, and she is distraught to find out he's promised to another. In despair, she takes her own life and joins the Wilis, the vengeful ghosts of jilted women. Be moved by Giselle, and discover what happens when her guilty lover faces the ghosts of his past.
Audio Described:
- Monday, 16th February, 7:00pm (with touch tour)
- Saturday, 28th February, 1:30pm (with touch tour)
Important Information
The production features characters who experience challenges of mental health.Age Restrictions
Parental guidance recommended. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theatres. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Mon 16th February 2026 until Fri 20th March 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
1.30pm
7.00pm
Tue
-
Wed
-
Thu
-
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
1.30pm
7.00pm
Sun
-
Royal Opera House Details
Bus routes: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night buses: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
Directions
from Covent Garden :
(3 mins) The Royal Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Royal Opera House
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Royal Opera House Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
Giselle - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Fri 20th March 2026
Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.