

So far, a total of over £22,000 has been raised. The Metamorphosis, The Royal Ballet, 2013 – April 17, 7pmįor more productions, the company recommend signing up to its international multi-genre performing arts streaming service Marquee TV - which comes with a 30-day free trial.Although the stream will be free, audiences are encouraged to donate wherever they can to help support the Royal Opera House’s community during the coronavirus pandemic.Īs generating revenue from tickets is no longer possible, the arts venue has lost £3 for every £5 of its income, affecting hundreds of its artists. Peter and the Wolf, The Royal Ballet, 2010 – March 27, 7pmĪcis and Galatea, The Royal Opera, 2009 – April 3, 7pmĬosì fan tutte, The Royal Opera, 2010 – April 10, 7pm The free content available from the Opera House includes: Get daily tips on surviving lockdown with your family.Supermarkets create 45,000 new jobs to cope with coronavirus demand.If this appeals to you, the content will be available on The Royal Opera House’s Facebook and YouTube channels. However, it has launched a new programme which brings the culture of both ballet and opera to your living, allowing you stream past productions on your own tablet or television. The Royal Opera House itself closed its doors on March 16, saying: “In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision with a heavy heart to close the building to the public and cancel all performances at the Royal Opera House with immediate effect.”

The government has advised the public to avoid pubs, bars, restaurants and theatres - recommending ‘at risk’ groups to stay at home and practice social distancing.
