Introduction and prices

Ashton’s Sylvia was restored to the splendour of its elegant and oppulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet and it is now firmly back in the Company’s repertory. Its story, from Greek myth, tells of Sylvia, whose vows of chastity mean she cannot return the love of the shepherd Aminta. Eros, up to his tricks, intervenes, only to see Sylvia abducted by the hunter Orion. Rescuing her, Eros finally brings the lovers together.

Ashton was inspired by the music of Leo Délibes to create such great choreographic sequences as the famous Act III pas de deux and the role of the mischievous Eros, one of those delightful, darkly comic characterizations for which Ashton became known and loved. With Margot Fonteyn as his original Sylvia, Ashton made the title role a wonderful showcase for virtuosity, invention and classical beauty. And it is indeed a beautiful ballet to look at – the epitome of Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly splendour.

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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

• Top priced stall seats for Sylvia at the Royal Opera House
• 3 course seated dinner in the Paul Hamlyn Hall Balconies Restaurant
• Drinks throughout the evening to the value of £30 per person
• Souvenir programme
• Event manager in attendance

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