Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera Tickets
About Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera
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?
Run time
3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Venue
Categories
Opera, West End
Age
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.
Start date
9th December, 2025
End date
21st December, 2025
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.
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera cast and creative team
By: George Frideric Handel
Director: Jetske Mijnssen
Cast list: Emily D'Angelo, Jacquelyn Stucker, Elena Villalón, Christophe Dumaux, Ed Lyon
Sets: Etienne Pluss
Costumes: Uta Meenen
Lighting: Fabrice Kebour
Venue
Royal Opera House
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Directions from tube: (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.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | - | 6:30 PM |
| Friday | - | - |
| Saturday | - | - |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera about?
A perfect couple. A perfect betrayal.
Ariodante has it all. He is young, engaged, and his fiancée is first in line for the throne. But when a jealous rival starts a vicious rumour that Ginevra has been unfaithful, calamity strikes. Can Ginerva clear her name and restore their peace.
What is the length of Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera is 3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Where is Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Royal Opera House.
What's the price for Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets?
The price for tickets to Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera starts at £47.
How old do children need to be to see Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera?
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.
How do you buy tickets for Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera?
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