We want to bring a sense of the magic that is created each night on stage to the open public spaces for all to enjoy. “The Open Up project’s principal objective is to transform the public’s experience of the Royal Opera House at its Covent Garden home.
Stanton Williams and Arup are both well known for their deep respect for heritage and appreciation of context and are therefore well positioned to deliver a Royal Opera House fit for the twenty first century.Īlan Stanton, Director at Stanton Williams said: Existing spaces, such as the Linbury Studio Theatre and Foyer will be transformed, a new terrace off the Paul Hamlyn Hall will be created and other spaces developed to make the creative, technical and education work of the Royal Opera House more visible. Open Up will also make the Royal Opera House a must-see destination. The design, which has been developed by Stanton Williams in collaboration with Arup, will make the physical entrances and street-level public spaces of the Royal Opera House more open and inviting to everyone, encouraging artists, audiences, as well as the general public to explore the building and engage with the artistic activities within. The planning consent will allow the Royal Opera House to enhance their core values of creativity, excellence and inclusivity. Westminster City Council’s Planning Department has approved Stanton Williams’ scheme to ‘open up’ the Royal Opera House. The audience of Covent Garden has admired the unique voices of Joyce DiDonato, Plácido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Bryn Terfel, Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland and many more.Royal Opera House – Open Up project receives planning approval One of the world’s leading opera companies, The Royal Opera is renowned both for its outstanding performances of traditional opera and for commissioning new works by today’s leading opera composers.
The Royal Opera House is home to two of the world’s great artistic companies – The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, performing with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House founded in 1946.
The first season of operas began with Handel’s operas and oratorios a year later. Originally called the Theatre Royal, it served primarily as a playhouse with the first ballet presented in 1734. The current building is actually the third theatre on the site with both previous theatres destroyed by fire in 18. For opera lovers, visiting the magnificent Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Central London is a must.
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