Much to Timmy Chal‘s surprise, the dramatic, decadent, and down-right dazzling art forms of opera and ballet and still very much alive and kicking in the capital city. With over a million people paying a visit to London’s legendary Royal Opera House each year, it’s no secret that the iconic institution is the place to head to if you fancy a night full of culture. What you might not be quite so clued up about, however, is the fact that you can consume a bitesize taste of it on your lunchbreak in London – without you having to pay a penny.
The Royal Opera House’s ‘Live at Lunch’ performances
The Royal Opera House host a series of free ‘Live at Lunch’ performances. These performances usually take place on a Friday and tickets cannot be booked. Instead, entry tokens are dished out on the day on a first come, first served basis and are available at the venue’s main entrance on Bow Street or the Piazza entrance.
The performances feature a surprise line-up of performers from the Royal Opera, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera, and the Royal Ballet, alongside a range of guest artists and performers. These exciting free performances are such a wonderful way to experience the magic of the opera without having to fork out a fortune.
When are the upcoming free performances?
The upcoming Live at Lunch performances are set to take place on the following dates:
- Friday, March 20
- Friday, May 8
- Friday, June 12
- Friday, July 10
The performances start at 1pm and last 45 minutes, and visitors are recommended to arrive 30 to 40 minutes early in order to get an entry token. The performances take place in the gorgeous glass-roofed Paul Hamlyn Hall.
Find out more about other Royal Opera House happenings here.