What is the Royal Opera House?
Q: What is the Royal Opera House?
A: The Royal Opera House is a famous opera house in London, sometimes referred to as "Covent Garden" because it is located in the area of London called Covent Garden. It is home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, with an orchestra that plays for all operas and ballets.
Q: How many people can the Royal Opera House seat?
A: The Royal Opera House can seat 2,268 people, with seats downstairs (the stalls), four tiers of boxes, a balcony and a gallery.
Q: When was the first theatre built at this location?
A: The first theatre was built at this location in 1732.
Q: How many theatres have been built on this site?
A: Three theatres have been built on this site - one in 1732 which was burnt down in 1808; one opened in 1809 which was burnt down in 1856; and today's building which was built in 1858 but has since been rebuilt between 1996 and 2000.
Q: What other features are there at the Royal Opera House besides its main auditorium?
A: Besides its main auditorium where audiences sit, there is also an extra small theatre called the Linbury Theatre used for smaller performances as well as new restaurant areas that help attract more young people to come.
Q: Who is Antonio Pappano?
A: Antonio Pappano is the conductor ("Musical Director") of the Royal Opera House Orchestra who is a young British conductor.
