Home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, this stalwart  of Covent Garden consists of buildings dating from 1858, and a newer 90’s upgraded theatre. Seating 2,268 people it its four tiers of boxes, balconies and amphitheatre gallery, it hosts spectacular balletic performances, operatic requiems, and extra talks and backstage tours for fans. It’s an absolute treat at Christmas when classics like The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty come out to play.