Something sinister awaits...
Disillusioned with old age, Faust calls on the devil who tempts him with an offer he cannot refuse: youth, wealth and the beautiful Marguerite. But before long, Faust's newfound happiness starts to unravel, and the dream of love turns into a nightmare.
David McVicar's wonderfully theatrical production of Gounod's opera is packed with many musical highlights and energetic dance sequences. Prepare to be mesmerised by this visual feast, featuring a brilliant cast, including Stefan Pop and Erwin Schrott.
3hr 25min. Incl. 1 interval.
Ages 12+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children aged 5+ must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.
23rd May, 2025
10th June, 2025
Music: Charles-François Gounod
Libretto: Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Director: David McVicar
Choreography: Michael Keegan-Dolan
Cast list: The cast of this production may vary depending on performance date.
Sets: Charles Edwards
Costumes: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting: Paule Constable
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Directions from tube: (3 mins) The Royal Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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