Sip and Sketch - Royal Ballet & Opera Costume Design Tour

Peek inside the Royal Ballet and Opera's costume workroom and witness where designs come to life.

Then, relax with a Bellini in the bar while trying your hand at sketching your own designs.

The Royal Opera House stage has showcased some of the most iconic costumes in design history, from the enchanting animals of the ballet, The Tales of Beatrix Potter to the striking red dress worn by Maria Callas in Tosca.

This 75-minute event begins with a brief introduction to the history of costume design, highlighting the different ways in which ballet and opera costumes are created.

Guests are invited to tour the costume workroom, where the talented costume team brings to life an array of otherworldly and captivating designs.

The tour also includes a rare visit to the pattern room, access to costume reference books, and a walk through an ever-evolving costume store.