A brand-new series of Danceworks, created in partnership with the BBC and Clearstory Productions is now available to watch online.
Akram Khan shows the human condition in its beauty and horror with the portrait of an Indian dancer whose body becomes an instrument of war. In this solo piece mixing classical kathak and contemporary dance, the British choreographer is joined onstage by five international musicians.
As part of a new series called the "Festival of Classics", audiences will be able to rent and download old productions from New Adventures.
To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presents The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They are joined by Barry James as 'Monsieur Firmin', Gareth Snook as 'Monsieur André', Liz Robertson as 'Madame Giry', Wynne Evans as 'Piangi' and a supporting cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.
Releasing their ballet performances on their youtube channel for 24 hours only
The Royal Opera House launches a programme of free online content for the culturally curious at home
The legendary Miss Saigon, in cinemas for one night only. This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. This acclaimed production was described as 'the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances' by the Daily Telegraph and 'the greatest musical of all time' by the Daily Mail. The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
