Sworn against love by the death of her mother, proud Princess Turandot prefers watching her suitors meet a grisly end and having their heads placed on spikes at the palace gates, yet they still vie to win her hand. When Calaf takes up the challenge, the unattainable beauty may have met her match. Discover anew or for the first time as the Royal Opera presents Andrei Serban's thrilling production of Puccini's final work.

One of the world's most popular operas, forming the 'C' in the famed ABC of opera, Carmen is a sizzling tale of lust and betrayal that runs the gamut from passionate romance to tragedy, belayed by Bizet's unforgettable score. Returning to the Royal Opera House this season, Olivier winner Damiano Michieletto's seductive five-star production updates the story to 1970s Spain in a naturalistic setting that captures the simmering heat of the beloved work.