Sylvia Theatre Tickets

We do not curently have theatre tickets available for Sylvia. This could be because we have simply sold out or it could be that this show is no longer running. The information on this page remains purely for historical and informational purposes.

Only restored in its entirety in 2004, Frederick Ashton's Sylvia at once showed itself a fine combination of all the ingredients of the best of classical ballet.

The story, from Greek myth, has Sylvia at the centre of dramatic events that have a statue come to life, Sylvia's abduction by the evil hunter Orion, and her dead lover Aminta restored to life through the intervention of the god Eros.

The title role - created for Margot Fonteyn - requires a technical skill and classical elegance to challenge any ballerina to the full. But the accompanying host of characters and ensembles also allow the Company the chance to draw on its full range of dance and dramatic experience.

The music by Delibes, who is maybe better known today for Coppelia, is considered one of the finest of 19th-century ballet scores. It was much admired in its own day, and rightly so for its sheer variety and melodious appeal.

Rich classical designs for this production were inspired by the art of Lorrain, Poussin and others to create a beautiful setting for the story. Lovely to look at and delightful to hear, Sylvia is a complete experience of classical ballet at its best.

Show Information

Booking from: Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

Booking until: Wednesday, 1st December 2010

Evenings: Various Times

Running Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Theatre Information

Theatre: Royal Opera House

Address: 41 Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF

Directions: Take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden Station, the Opera House is a 5 minute walk and is located in the corner of the Piazza.

Location Map

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