Rigoletto - Royal Ballet and Opera
Power gets the last laugh.
Rigoletto leads a double life. As jester to the Duke of Mantua, he is a master of cruelty. As father to his daughter, Gilda, his love knows no bounds. Rigoletto has done everything in his power to keep these worlds separate, and his daughter safe. But when the Duke sees something he wants, he gets it. And what the Duke wants, is Gilda.
In Oliver Mears' acclaimed staging, Verdi's masterpiece is presented as a modern morality play, pitting power against innocence in a world of decadence and corruption.
Audio Described:
- All performances
Touch Tour:
- Wednesday, 8th April, 7:30pm
Important Information
This production contains violence, gore, murder and implied sexual assault. There are depictions of sexual activity. Rigoletto features flashing lights in Act III.Age Restrictions
Ages 12+.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Wed 25th March 2026 until Thu 23rd April 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
7.30pm
Thu
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Fri
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Sat
12.00pm
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
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Rigoletto - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Thu 23rd April 2026
Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval