In 1892, ballets became an integral part of the line up during the winter and summer months and by 1946, after a gala performance of The Sleeping Beauty, a new ballet company was formed - The Royal Ballet. Some of the most prominent dates in the Royal Albert Hall’s history include composer Handel’s first set of operas in 1735 and come 1834, the theatre became an opera house, officially. So the Royal Albert Hall we know today was in fierce rivalry with Theatre Royal Drury Lane down the road. Having undergone many reconstructions over the decades, the beautiful Royal Opera House as iconic looking as ever, despite being the third theatre to be built on the same spot! Burnt down by fires twice between 18, during this time and due to a patent law, it meant that there could be only be two theatres in London performing drama. With its distinctive Roman inspired pillared frontage that looks out onto Covent Garden’s famous piazza, it has been home to ballet productions ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘The Fairy Queen’ and operas ‘Arabella’ and ‘Salome’ to name but a few. And, at one of the most prominent establishments across the world, it would be silly to expect anything less. Whether it’s a performance from The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and The Royal Orchestra, you’re guaranteed a regally spectacular show.

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