The Royal Opera

Puccini’s TURANDOT [Revival]

Director: Andrei Șerban

Conductor: Raphael Payare

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

 Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the

Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s

West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the

background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him

out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers

a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community

and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind

the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen

Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music

legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and

spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion.

This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock.

Fuelled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”, a remarkable cast and breakout performances. A Night with Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.