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Under 5s will not be admitted. Under 14s must have their own ticket and be seated with an accompanying adult.
Performance dates
1 – 18 April 2022
Run time 3 hours 20 minutes, including two intervals
Includes interval
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Tickets for La traviata at the Royal Opera House available now!
One of the most recognised operas in the world, La traviata comes to London’s Royal Opera House for a limited run this spring. You will not want to miss your opportunity to see this tragic love story on the stage. Book your La traviata tickets now whilst supplies last.
Verdi’s La traviata
La traviata is a tragic love story, a forbidden romance and a woman who makes the ultimate sacrifice. When Alfredo Germont meets the courtesan Violetta during a party at her salon he falls in love. Determined to cure her tuberculosis and live a life of happiness together, the couple leave the city to settle down to a life of domestic tranquillity in the countryside.
However, back in Paris’ high society, their scandalous relationship is beginning to threaten the betrothal of Alfredo’s sister. Their father, Giorgio Germont, makes a secret visit to Violetta to entreat her to stop her shameful romance and restore the family’s good name.
When Violetta leaves without explanation, both her and Alfredo’s hearts are broken and their lives turned upside down. Will the truth of the situation be revealed before it is too late? Will our lovelorn couple get their happy ending?
The Royal Opera welcomes Pretty Yende, Angel Blue and Hrachuhí Bassénz to sing the favourite role of star sopranos in the most performed opera in the world.
La traviata Cast and Creatives
La traviata features music by Giuseppe Verdi with libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. The show will be directed by Richard Eyre and the company will come from the Royal Opera. The designer is Bob Crowley, with lighting designer Jean Kalman and director of movement Jane Gibson.
Conducted at various performances by Giacomo Sagripanti and Renato Balsadonna. The role of Violetta Valéry will be played at various performances by Pretty Yende, Hrachuhí Bassénz, and Angel Blue. Alfredo Germont will be played at various performances by Stephen Costello and Dmytro Popov. Giorgio Germont will be played at various performances by Dimitri Platanias and Vladimir Stoyanov. Annina will be played at various performances by Kseniia Nikolaieva and Gaynor Keeble. Doctor Grenvil will be played at various performances by David Shipley and Blaise Malaba. Flora Bervoix will be played at various performances by Angela Simkin and Helen Sherman. Baron Douphol will be played at various performances by Germán E. Alcántara and Yuriy Yurchuk. Gastone de Letorières will be played at various performances by Andrés Presno and Egor Zhuravskii, and the Marquis D'Obigny will be played by Jeremy White.
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Do not miss your chance to see Verdi’s stunning opera come to life. Coming to London’s Royal Opera House for 12 performances only, book your tickets now whilst availability lasts.
Special notes
This production is sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Recent Reviews
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Fantastic performance - We really enjoyed it. We were in the front of stalls - you REALLY DO need to consider putting additional script signs left and right of the stage - it is impossible right above the stage!! Thanks cjstares@gmail.com
My first classical opera. Not sure if I would like it. I love the popular familiar opera songs but not sure about a whole one start to finish. Was very pleasantly surprised. The story captured you and the lead soprano had a beautiful effortless controlled voice which told the painful story of Violeta. If all operas are like this, I will definitely be coming back for more.
Nice performance and pleasant evening
Loved the production. A memorable evening..
Thoroughly enjoyed this production although I don't think the surprise setting of the final act in a graveyard with Violetta digging her own grave, added anything. I also found the direction of the important duet in that scene (nose-rubbing etc) a little incongruent. Otherwise, I loved it and quality of the orchestra and the cast was exceptional.
The set for the first Act was amazing. The production was beautifully presented with a first class chorus. The baritone (Alfredo's dad) stood out from the other two with a quality voice full of richness. The soprano(Violetta) started very weak but gave some very good arias. By the end, her chirpy voice delivered. The tenor - not a great one. Sadly, he doesn't have the richness, roundness or volume.
All in all it was very nice. The orchestra was not the greatest. The ushers did not make sure that people in the audience sit straight and don’t block the view.
Poor sounding, but the show evokes emotions
My first opera, loved it, seats in upper circle, front row, amazing view theatre sorted out minor problem with ticket efficiently and quickly. Wonderful day.
Loved the music,singing and the voices. Sorry it wasn’t sung in Italian. Hated the choreography and the grotesque party scenes.
My first ever visit to an opera , and definitely not the last. The whole experience was fantastic. The theatre staff were welcoming. The performance was stunning, costumes amazing too . I will be returning soon for another opera.
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