Peter Grimes - Royal Ballet and Opera Tickets at Royal Opera House, London
Peter Grimes, a fisherman in a small coastal town, is accused of a terrible crime. Though cleared of legal guilt, he faces the judgment and hostility of the villagers. When tragedy strikes again, Peter, consumed by guilt and paranoia, returns to the sea.
3 hours 30 minutes, with an intervalAges 12 and up
An opera at the Royal Opera House
This show has closed
Played at Royal Opera House from 5 May 2026 to 28 May 2026.
Peter Grimes, a fisherman in a small coastal town, is accused of a terrible crime. Though cleared of legal guilt, he faces the judgment and hostility of the villagers. When tragedy strikes again, Peter, consumed by guilt and paranoia, returns to the sea.
Allan Clayton, Bryn Terfel and Maria Bengtsson star in Britten's bleak operatic tragedy, in which the dark undercurrents of paranoia and mob mentality lead to a turbulent, haunting end. Be gripped by this shocking story and moved by stunning singing in this critically-acclaimed production of one of opera’s most haunting tales.
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Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD
Nearest Tube
Covent Garden (about 3 to 4 min walk)
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