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The Royal Opera House Launches a Programme of Free Online Content

Last updated 27 March 2020

The Royal Opera House has launched a new programme of content to access past The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet productions for free.

The Royal Opera House Live Streams

Free online content can be accessed anywhere and anytime from the ROH’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Programming includes broadcasts, masterclasses and cultural insights that get under the skin of both ballet and opera and offer everyone a unique look behind the scenes at one of the world’s most famous cultural institutions.

The next premiere will be The Royal Ballet Premiere stream of The Cellist – a Cathy Marston’s ballet based on the life of Jacqueline du Pré – available to stream for free until 12 June.

Watch the Royal Opera House’s The Cellist.

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The Royal Opera House’s Learning Platform

Royal Opera House’s Learning Platform also offers teachers more creative home learning activities – suitable for all ages. Activities include drawing, arts & crafts, educational videos and fun activities for all the family.

View the Royal Opera House Learning Platform.

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