Boris Godunov - Royal Ballet and Opera
Power? At what price?
History will play out in front of your eyes as the ruthless Tsar Boris Godunov grapples with his sacrifices in the name of power.
After being crowned the Tsar of Russia, his spiral into paranoia hastens as he is haunted with his role in the murder of the rightful heir to the throne. And the arrival of a pretender claiming to be said murdered heir certainly doesn't help.
Be blown away by mighty choruses and the power of one of the most cherished singers of all time, Sir Bryn Terfel, Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov is an unmissable work of theatre.
Important Information
The production features themes of child murder from the outset.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 Thu 29th January 2026 until Wed 18th February 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.30pm
Tue
-
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
-
Fri
-
Sat
-
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.
Boris Godunov - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Wed 18th February 2026
Running time: 2hr 15min. No Interval.