The Royal Opera House 23/24

Country boy Nemorino is determined to win the haughty Adinia's heart, but she refuses to give him the time of day. Can Doctor Dulcamara's so-called 'elixir of love' work its magic? Conductor Sesto Quantrini makes his house debut, as does soprano Nadine Sierra in the role of Adina. She is jouned by Liarit Avestisyan, Boris Pinkhasovich and the incomaparable Bryn Terfel as the genial wheeler-dealer Doctor Dulcamara.

Don Quixote, based on Maguel de Cervantes' epic novel of the same name, regales the adventures of the eccentic nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza, as they help bring a vivacious young couple, Kitri and Basilio, together. This energetic 19th century ballet is enlivened by Ludwig Minkus' spirited score and is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of the Royal Ballet's Principle dancers. Created for the Royal Ballet a decade ago, Carlos Acosta's exuberant production featuring Tim Hatley's characterful designs brings the heat and romance of Cervantes' classic novel to life.

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve Party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky's score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plumb Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wrights's much-loved production for the Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

Rusalka, a water spirit, lives with her family in the pure waters of the forest lake. When she falls in love with a Prince, she sacrifices her voice and leaves her home in the hope of finding true love in a new world - a world that does not love her back. Natalie Abrahami and Ann Yee create a poetic, contemporary new staging of Dvorak's lyric fairy tale, revealing our uneasy relationship with the natural world and humanity's attempts to own and tame it. Semyon Bychkov conducts an all star cast featuring Asmik Grigorian (Jenufa) in the title role.

Torn between her desire of a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux, the feckless and capricious Manon pays the ultimate price.

Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.

The Royal Ballet presents British-made works old and new, from Kenneth MacMillan, Christopher Wheeldon and Wayne McGregor

Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.

Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen's sultry Habenera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an excting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.

King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all- consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. Celebrating it's tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot's compelling score and Bob Crowley's atmospheric designs.

The beautiful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message in a Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking on the Moon and more. With a mix of exhilirating dance styles, high energy footwork and breathtaking athleticism, Message in a Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Message in a Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody's Talking About Jamie (choreography) and Sylvia (Old Vic) and features the astonishing talents of dance story telling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

At a glittering party in 18th century Paris, the poet Andrea Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI, Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror. transforming the power balance between Chenier, his beloved Maddalena and Gerard, the man who could destroy him... Jonas Kaufmann headlines David MaVicar's spectacular staging, under the baton of long time collaborator Antonio Pappano - who conducts Giordano's epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of the Royal Opera.