This caused the famous Old Price Riots, which eventually led to entrance fees being put back down to reasonable levels! And the piano forte, a revolutionary instrument of the times, was first heard at the Royal Opera House building in 1767.Īnother fire caused considerable damage in 1857, after which the venue raised the costs of tickets to pay for restoration. Sadly, it was destroyed by a fire in 1808.
The composer Handel debuted many of his new musical compositions there during the 1700s and loved the venue so much he left his organ to the venue in his Will.
It was built using the enormous profits from a particularly successful and popular production of The Beggar’s Opera. Winning a coveted theatrical patent from the King, it was allowed to perform dramas, the only theatre at the time to do so apart from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The Royal Opera House was built back in 1732, first named the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Royal Opera House architecture and history Inside it is equally magnificent with its unusually deep stage, huge orchestra pit, horseshoe shaped seating and beautiful pale blue and gold ceiling dome. The Royal Opera House is the impressive official home of the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet and features a striking pillared façade.
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet.Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical.
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