Whether you like opera or not, a visit to he ROH is real pleasure. The building still has a grand feel, harking back to a by-gone age and contributes to a sense of occasion. The seats in the auditorium are plush and comfortable (at that price, most will argue they should be!) and generally the view is good as long... More 

Have just been to see barber of seville at ROH. have been loads if times and usually good. However when you pay the huge prices they demand one would expect more than a 'school play minimalist set' clearly everyone there for the sound itself but this looked like lazy cheap set production and was awful. Especially the helium balloons that... More 

There ist not much to say about this place. The royal oper speaks for itself. I am from Germany and I was impressed. The acoustics war great, the viewing is without problems possible ( I'm 1.60m) :)). “II barbiere di Siviglia” was outstanding. The performance was funny but tearfully balanced with a pinch drama. We were delighted.

Outstanding performance and that's from a person that doesn't like opera! Must see, great night out for couples. Do order intermission drinks in advance and don't forget to order a few waters too as it was really hot and we needed those waters. Watch out when you pick seats as a few over from us a lady was seated right... More 

We attended the Royal Opera House last night to watch the opera "The Barber of Seville", I was quite excited as I had never been to the Royal Opera House before as I have never managed to get tickets until now. I paid £28 per seat which I thought was reasonable until we sat in the seats! we had Auditorium... More 

Upper amphitheatre top right hand side facing the stage, I was in seat S64. High up yes but great view of the stage and orchestra pit. Surtitles perfectly visible but there are also surtitles in the front of the amphitheatre (unnecessary in my view). Take your opera glasses with you and give yourself enough time to get up to this... More 

The Royal Opera House is a beautiful building , and a must see if you are in Covent Garden. Has place to eat and bar and gift shop. I visited to see the Royal Ballets Giselle in February. Pleasant experience but having seen Natalia Osipova dance in Swan Lake I have been Spoilt, and feel slightly disappointed by other leading... More