Royal Opera House
Perhaps the most famous theater in the world belongs to London. Such can be
said about the Royal Opera House. This is one of the biggest tourist
attractions in London. The Royal Opera House is a venue if high class
performances that can be seldom seen anywhere else in the world. If you are
taking a trip to London then make sure that the Royal Opera House is a part of
your places to visit in London. The opera house is located in the district of
Covent Garden. If this is your first trip to London then you should ask
directions to the Covent district from where you can easily find the Royal
Opera House as it is one the historic landmarks of London.
The royal opera is the most wealthy opera company that is operating in the
United Kingdom. The opera house has undergone extensive reconstruction over the
years. This is to keep up to date with the scientific research in the acoustics
of the theater. The theater is modified as and when it is deemed necessary for
the better of the experience of the audience. Almost ever part of the opera has
been subjected to reconstruction as some parts had to be repaired due to
damages and aging. There has been much vigorous reconstruction that was done to
the opera in the last decade than in any other time since the opening of the
opera. The opera today can seat up to 2268 people. The auditorium is divided
into four tires hat contain boxes and balconies. The amphitheater gallery is a
good place to sit and watch performances and if you are a fan of theater then
this is a must visit for you. You can not only actually go there to see the
play but marvel at the auditorium and other buildings of the Royal Opera House
as well.
The Royal Opera House opera house has been subjected to quite a lot of events
in history. The theater was one of the most major forms of entertainment for
the people of London when it began. With the fire that broke out in the opera
there were many major reconstruction changes that were initiated in the opera.
To keep up with the reconstruction charges the prices of the tickets for the
plays in the second theater were raised. However this move was vastly unpopular
with the audience who started the old price riots. The audience would very
frequently disrupt the play with booing and hissing and also resort to throwing
things on stage as well as drumming and dancing. The disturbance was so much
that after two months the management decided to meet with the demands of the
public and bring the price of the tickets to what it was before.
Many famous actors of the day had performed in the Royal Opera House. It was a
place for real life drama as well. Many actors had collapsed onstage while
giving a performance. Today many advance technological equipment are used in the
opera to make the experience even better for the audience.