June 2011 will see The Royal Ballet perform at the O2 Arena in London. The dance company, more usually seen at London’s Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, will present a unique production of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet in this giant, multipurpose arena.
This is the first time that this internationally renowned ballet company have danced in a UK arena and it promises to be an interesting performance. The all-star cast of Royal Ballet dancers including Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Alina Cojocaru, Johan Kobborg, Edward Watson and Mara Galeazzi will be performing in a 20,000 seat arena with giant live relay screens bringing the audience closer than ever to the passion and the action. Music for the production will be provided by none other than the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra who will be conducted by the Royal Ballet Music Director, Barry Wordsworth.
“I am thrilled that The Royal Ballet has the opportunity to perform at The O2 and to introduce our work to so many new people. Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest ballets in our repertory and it will be both exciting and challenging to present it in this vast venue” said Dame Monica Mason, Director of The Royal Ballet.
The premise behind this unique performance which is being presented over 3 nights starting on 17th June is to bring Ballet to a wider audience. In order to ensure that the event is accessible to all, a number of £10 tickets will be available for each night.
Tony Hall, chief executive of the Royal Opera House confirmed, “This opportunity fits perfectly with our commitment to ensuring that as wide an audience as possible is able to enjoy live performances by The Royal Ballet at affordable prices.”
This is a great event for both regular visitors to the ballet as well as first timers. It is a brilliant opportunity for those who have always wanted to see a ballet performed by top dancers but who, for whatever reason, have never made it to the Royal Opera House. In order to help those for whom this ballet will be a new experience, each act will feature a filmed introduction.
The chance to see these top dancers is sure to bring many people to the capital and many will choose to make a weekend or perhaps even a week of it. With so much to choose from, finding somewhere to stay in London can be daunting. If you want to stay somewhere close to the action and the shops then you may want to look at one of hundreds of central London hotels. You will find central London hotels convenient to all the top attractions across the city and wherever you find yourself, you will never be too far from an underground station. There are many websites offering great rates with many central London hotels.
It may however surprise you to learn that serviced apartments in London are not just for business travel and many people choose to stay in these types of apartments in London when on leisure trips. Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf offer good rates for weekends and short breaks and provide a home from home for those who prefer to avoid the queues at the check in desk and buffet breakfasts.
Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf are an ideal choice when visiting the O2 and there is more to Canary Wharf than high rise offices. Boasting a large array of top stores, restaurants and cafes this is a great base from which to explore the rest of London.
Tickets for the ballet are already on sale and if you are planning on making a weekend of it then why not take a look at one of the many apartments in London that are available.
