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Swan Lake, National Ballet of China theatre tickets, Royal Opera House, London

The National Ballet of China, one of the world’s great ballet companies, is appearing for the first time on the stage of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden under the artistic direction of Sonia Zhao. Founded in 1959, based on the finest traditions of Russian classical dance, it has become renowned both for its outstanding productions of the traditional classics and for its inspired blending of Chinese culture and history with classical western elements. The Company has toured worldwide, winning international acclaim for its outstanding artistic achievements in Western and Chinese classical and contemporary ballet.

The world renowned National Ballet of China, under the artistic direction of Sonia Zhao, makes its exciting debut at the Royal Opera House with Natalia Makarova’s entrancing production of Swan Lake. For generations of ballet-lovers, Makarova thrilled audiences with her legendary interpretations of Odette/Odile. Now the great ballerina has produced a ravishing new version of this timeless classic of immortal love. Tchaikovsky’s sublimely evocative music provides the perfect showcase for the technical artistry and dramatic skills of the Company, unfolding in scenes of ecstasy and tenderness, lyricism and drama, as Prince Siegfried and the swan-princess Odette affirm their love for each other and conquer the forces of evil.

Raise the Red Lantern, National Ballet of China theatre tickets, Royal Opera House, London

The National Ballet of China, one of the world’s great ballet companies, is appearing for the first time on the stage of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden under the artistic direction of Sonia Zhao. Founded in 1959, based on the finest traditions of Russian classical dance, it has become renowned both for its outstanding productions of the traditional classics and for its inspired blending of Chinese culture and history with classical western elements. The Company has toured worldwide, winning international acclaim for its outstanding artistic achievements in Western and Chinese classical and contemporary ballet.

In 1991, Raise the Red Lantern, a film by celebrated director Zhang Yumou, stunned the cinematic world with its astonishing depiction of a feudal world in which a young woman is forced against her will to become the concubine of an old lord. Together with choreographer Wang Xinpeng, Zhang subsequently translated this tragic story into a dazzling ballet, created especially for The National Ballet of China. Emotionally charged scenes of love, jealously, intrigue and loyalty are realised through stunning choreography, sumptuous sets, glorious period costumes and a lush, exciting musical score to create a uniquely Chinese style of ballet theatre, remarkable for its breathtaking blend of Chinese theatrical forms with traditional ballet.

Swan Lake, Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China theatre tickets, Royal Opera House, London

The internationally acclaimed Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China makes its sensational debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Founded in 1951, the Company is China’s foremost acrobatic company.

Renowned throughout the world, the Company astounds audiences with its astonishing productions which push imagination, physicality and technology to their limits in its electrifying presentations of traditional Chinese folk acrobatics within a dynamic modern perspective.

Drawing inspiration from classical dance, traditional Chinese acrobatics and elements of Peking Opera, the Guangdong Acrobatic Company’s extraordinary version of Swan Lake has taken the world by storm since its premier in 2006.

A co-production with the Shanghai City Dance Company, this spectacular ballet, a seamless fusion of breathtaking acrobatic feats and magnificent classical dance, has transformed its principal dancers into international stars and thrilled audiences worldwide.

La Fille du regiment theatre tickets, Opera Holland Park, London

La Fille du regiment

by Gaetano Donizetti


Opera in two acts
Sung in French with English surtitles


Libretto by J. H. V. de Saint-Georges and J. F. Bayard
Conductor Robert Dean
Director William Kerley
Designer Tom Rogers
Marie Hye-Youn Lee
Tonio Luciano Botelho
Marquise de Birkenfeld Sarah Pring
Sulpice Graeme Broadbent
Hortensius Stefan Holmström

La Gioconda theatre tickets, Opera Holland Park, London

La Gioconda

by Amilcare Ponchielli


Sponsored by Opera Holland Park Friends Ambassadors
Opera in four acts
Sung in Italian with English surtitles


Libretto by Arrigo Boito
Conductor Peter Robinson
Director Martin Lloyd-Evans
Designer Jamie Vartan
La Gioconda Gweneth-Ann Jeffers
Laura Adorno Yvonne Howard
Alvise Badoero David Soar
La Cieca Nuala Willis
Barnaba Olafur Sigurdarson

Iolanta theatre tickets, Opera Holland Park, London

Iolanta

by Pyotr Tchaikovsky


Opera in one act
Sung in Russian with English surtitles

Libretto by Modest Tchaikovsky
Conductor Stuart Stratford
Director Annilese Miskimmon
Designer Nicky Shaw
Iolanta Orla Boylan
King René Mikhail Svetlov
Vaudémont Peter Auty
Robert Mark Stone
Ibn-Hakia Jonathan Gunthorpe
Alméric Aled Hall
Bertrand Keel Watson
Martha Carole Wilson
Brigitta Sarah Redgwick
Laura Patricia Orr

The opera Iolanta will be preceded by a new classically inspired contemporary dance piece

The Phantom of the Opera Ticket + Hotel packages, Her Majesty's Theatre + Hotel, London

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you can choose from the range of "Phantom of the Opera" theatre tickets and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels.

Lloyd Webber's romantic musical is based on Gaston Leroux's gothic novel of life beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House. A mysterious masked man falls in love with Christine, a singer who inspires The Music of the Night.

Running Time: [2hr 30m]

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the staging of Phantom of the Opera, all seats may have restricted view during parts of the performance. Pillar seats in the Stalls and Royal Circle and the side seats in the Grand Circle are particularly affected.

Please note that the performance on Saturday 24th March 2007 matinee at 2.30pm and the performance on Saturday 31st March 2007 at 2.30pm shall be audio described and captioned performances.

• ONE OR TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT A TOP LONDON HOTEL

Hotels available as part of this deal include:

Days Hotel Waterloo *** 3 Star The Days Hotel London Waterloo offers great value for money together with a superb location. We are located south of the river Thames in the London Borough of Lambeth. Landmark such as the Imperial War Museum and the London Eye are within a 10 minute walk with other attractions within easy reach. English breakfast included.

Strand Palace *** 3 Star The Strand Palace is one of London's best hotels for business and leisure guests. We have recently undergone a refurbishment our bedrooms, public areas, Strand Academy and Johnstons Brassiere. As a guest you will enjoy one of finest central locations in the capital. Just outside the doors are London's famed theatreland and the cosmopolitan bustle of Covent Garden. The City - London's financial district --- China Town, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are just minutes away. Continental breakfast included.

Hesperia Victoria **** 4 Star Hesperia London Victoria is a four star property strategically located close to Victoria Underground, Rail, Bus and Coach Stations. All bedrooms are spacious and fully air conditioned with tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, television and hairdryer. Wi-Free internet access is also available. Next door at '2 Bridge Place' you will find the new destination restaurant and bar. Lifestyle leisure club features an indoor pool, sauna, solarium and gym. English breakfast included.

Grange Holborn ***** 5 Star The Grange Holborn Hotel is perfectly located where London's renowned West End meets the City. The elegantly composed Grange Holborn Hotel is uniquely placed to satisfy the most discerning visitors to the capital; whether it be enjoying the local theatres, shops, museums, galleries and parks or maximizing time in the financial heart of the City, the Grange Holborn Hotel, provides the perfect location for any visit to the Capital. Continental breakfast included.

The Langham Hotel London ***** 5 Star The prestigious Langham Hotel, London opened in 1865 as England, and Europe's first Grand Hotel. As a renowned London Hotel with a distinctive charm and character, it has hosted royalty, foreign dignitaries and celebrities in luxury for over 140 years. A Victorian landmark with an exceptionally rich heritage, the Langham Hotel, London was restored and expanded in the 1990's, with much of the original interior still intact. In 2004, it became the flagship property of Langham Hotels International, and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Continental breakfast included.

More hotels are available...

PRICES

Further information on the different elements of this package deal are available when you select your deal options.

Any price displayed here is an estimation of the price per person available on this package based upon two people sharing a double or twin room for 1 (one) night at the least expensive hotel option. The final price may vary depending on the options chosen. The full price you will pay for your package will always be displayed before you commit to buying anything.

The Phantom of the Opera theatre tickets, Her Majesty's Theatre, London

Andrew Lloyd Webber's romantic musical is based on Gaston Leroux's gothic novel of life beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House. A mysterious masked man falls in love with Christine, a singer who inspires The Music of the Night.

Duration: [2hr 30m]

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the staging of Phantom of the Opera, all seats may have restricted view during parts of the performance. Pillar seats in the Stalls and Royal Circle and the side seats in the Grand Circle are particularly affected.

Picture shows Earl Carpenter as The Phantom and Katie Knight-Adams as Christine. Photo by Clive Barda.

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