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Kenneth MacMillan's three-act ballet Manon is not just one of the great showpieces of The Royal Ballet, for whom it was created, but also now of the classical ballet repertory worldwide. The famous story follows the young girl Manon, torn between her impetuous love for the student Des Grieux and her desire for wealth and comfort as a kept woman of a rich man.

These two central roles are showcases for the skill and dramatic power of any dancers, and this time round there will be the extra thrill of catching several debuts from up-and-coming young stars of The Royal Ballet. The stage picture brings to life the 18th century - from the bustling courtyard of an inn where the couple first meet to the louche atmosphere of a Parisian house of 'entertainment' and its courtesans. Expressive music drawn from Massenet has been skilfully woven into a ballet score that alternates the sensuous and the dramatic to match the adult themes of a world-class ballet.

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Balconies Restaurant

The Balconies Restaurant opens with the House an hour and a half before the curtain rises.
The ultimate complement to the very best in ballet and opera with tables for dinner just a few paces from the auditorium on the spectacular balconies. A two or three course meal served with the buzz of the bar below and the amazing domed roof overhead.

This grand, majestic venue is ideally suited to business entertaining or any other special occasion.

For a leisurely dinner we recommend you dine pre-performance, have your starter and main courses and return to the same table at the interval for your dessert.

Package contents

Your package will include:
- Top priced stall seats for Manon at the Royal Opera House
- 3 course seated dinner in the Floral Hall Balconies Restaurant
- Drinks throughout the evening to the value of £30 per person
- Souvenir programme
- Event manager in attendance

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