Last weekend, some of the world’s most glamorous theatre stars gathered at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden for the Olivier Awards. Here, stars including Daniel Radcliffe, Damian Lewis and Kim Cattrall talk about their love of the theatre. If they’ve inspired you to see a show, check out our London theatre guide, top 10 musicals, special offers and fun theatre facts.
Posts Tagged "royal opera house"
31 Jan
2013
2013
London Theatre News: National Theatre’s Plans for 2013; Private Lives; and Olivier Awards News
Details of the National Theatre’s plans for their 50th anniversary year; plus a new production of Noel Coward’s Private Lives coming to the West End; and excitement is building around this year’s Olivier Awards…
Read more...1 Aug
2012
2012
The Olympic Journey Exhibition at the Royal Opera House
This week I travelled all the way from Ancient Greece, through 19th-century France to land smack bang in the middle of Olympic London 2012 at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The ROH’s The Olympic Journey: The Story of …
Read more...9 Jul
2012
2012
London’s Top Free Olympic Exhibitions
The Olympic Games aren’t just about victory at the finish line – creativity and design have played a part in making the ultimate sporting event in the world happen. Make sure you celebrate the artists and engineers involved as well …
Read more...16 Feb
2012
2012
Video: Two Months To Go To The Olivier Awards Live in London
The 2012 Olivier Awards with MasterCard will take place on 15 April with a glamorous, star-studded ceremony at the Royal Opera House. The cream of British theatre will enjoy a spectacular night of awards and unique entertainment. It might feel …
Read more...26 Jan
2012
2012
Thursday Theatre News: Legally Blonde, American Idiot, The Wizard of Oz and Jodie Prenger
This week’s theatre news has been coming in twos: two shows leaving London; two extending; two award ceremonies; and two fantastic bits of cast news… Firstly, sad news for a musical lover like me. Legally Blonde and Crazy for You …
Read more...28 Oct
2010
2010
Operas to see in London this Month
There are so many opera masterpieces on in London this month. The English National Opera (ENO) is performing La Boheme by Puccini (my favourite opera composer) and The Royal Opera House (ROH) is currently showing Rigoletto by the magnificent Verdi …
Read more...9 Jul
2010
2010
Moonlight Movies: London’s Outdoor Cinemas
As the summer weather continues to hold, we at VL Towers are pondering all the lovely things we can do outdoors of an evening. And, following the fun times at the Starlite Urban Drive-In, we can think of nothing better …
Read more...24 Jun
2010
2010
Carmen at The Royal Opera House
You can always expect a fantastic spectacle at one of London’s finest theatres, the Royal Opera House. And their current production of Carmen only enhances that reputation. Bizet’s Carmen is definitely a crowd pleaser, with many singable songs. This production, …
Read more...11 Mar
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Anna Nicole Smith, Bedroom Farce and Love Never Dies
Some opera news is sneaking its way into Thursday’s theatre slot: the co-creator of Jerry Springer the Opera is writing a new opera based on the life of American glamour model Anna Nicole Smith for the Royal Opera House. It …
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