Semele - Royal Ballet and Opera Tickets
About Semele - Royal Ballet and Opera
Semele enters the world of the wealthy as Jupiter’s lover and can’t believe her luck. Yet soon his wife Juno, struck by jealousy, concocts a plan for revenge.
Following a sell-out success in Paris and featuring an all-star cast including Pretty Yende – one of the world's best opera singers – don’t miss this mythological masterpiece.
★★★★
'Pretty Yende leads an outstanding cast'
Backhtrack
★★★★
'Deeply disturbing and thought provoking'
The Standard
★★★★
'Pretty Yende plays Semele to perfection'
The Times
★★★★
Financial Times
Run time
3hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 16+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.
Start date
30th June, 2025
End date
18th July, 2025
Our Review
'Semele' review — ancient myth becomes darkly provocative modern drama in this gripping opera production
Semele - Royal Ballet and Opera cast and creative team
Libretto: William Congreve
Music: George Frideric Handel
Director: Oliver Mears
Movement Direction: Sarah Fahie
Cast list: The cast of this production may vary depending on performance date.
Design: Annemarie Woods
Lighting: Fabiana Piccioli
Venue
Directions
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.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | - |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - |
| Thursday | - |
| Friday | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | - |
| Sunday | - |
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