Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets
About Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera
A visit to a fortune teller reveals both good news and a warning for King Gustavus: his best friend’s wife Amelia loves him back! But the next man to shake his hand will be his killer.
That man happens to be his best friend, an enraged Count who sees a sumptuous masked ball as the perfect place for vengeance.
Based on a true story of the assassination of Sweden’s King Gustav III, this brand-new production is the Royal Opera debut of German Director Philipp Stölzl, whose work has spanned from cinema to theatre to music videos for Pavarotti, Madonna and Mick Jagger.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles, which are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.
Run time
2hr 50 min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Opera, West End
Start date
30th November, 2026
End date
18th December, 2026
Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera cast and creative team
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Antonio Somma
Director: Philipp Stölzl
Costumes: Antony McDonald
Lighting: Fabiana Piccioli
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 | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - |
| Wednesday | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - |
| Friday | - |
| Saturday | - |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera about?
When an enraged Count discovers the betrayal of his wife and best friend, King Gustavo, a masked ball becomes the perfect place for vengeance.
What is the length of Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera is 2hr 50 min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Un ballo in maschera - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Royal Opera House.
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