A perfect couple. A perfect betrayal. Court meets conspiracy.
Ariodante is young and in love. His fiancée is a princess who is next in line for the throne. What could possibly go wrong?
When a jealous rival starts a vicious rumour, Princess Ginerva is stripped of her status. Believing himself betrayed, Ariodante seeks oblivion.
In an evening of dazzling music, deep emotion and high drama, can Ariodante and Ginevra overcome the allegations and restore their harmony?
Important Information
This performance contains depictions of suicide and blood. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Captions and translations in English will be displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.Age Restrictions
Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 21st December 2025.
Show times for each day are below.
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2.30pm
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
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running time: 3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
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