Disclaimer: I have not attended any of these workshops, and as a result these are not recommendations. I also cannot be held responsible for anything that happens on these days or any cancellations. Please do your own due diligence in advance.
Everybody Make: ‘Alice’s Adventures’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Thursday 9th July 2026
- 10.45 – 11.45am
- Free
- Online (link will be shared via email)
- Booking is essential (closes at 5pm the day before the event) (link in title and below)
- This interactive design workshop has been created especially for Key Stage 1 & 2 children.
- Join a stage designer in a make-along live workshop where they can make their own tree for the set for the ballet ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’
- Children will learn about the design process – from first model to the finished set. They will also be introduced to set design in the magical story of Alice’s Adventures. There will be a chance for children to ask the set designer questions.
- You can download the list of basic craft materials and templates required for participation in advance of the live lesson here.
- Important to note: If you do not want your child to be able to be seen by the ROH artists and children across the country please ensure that your webcam is turned off.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-make-alices-adventures–summer-26
Everybody Make: ‘The Magic Flute’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Tuesday 14th July 2026
- 10.45 – 11.45am
- Free
- Online (link will be shared via email)
- Booking is essential (closes at 5pm the day before the event) (link in title and below)
- This interactive design workshop has been created especially for Key Stage 2 children.
- Join a stage designer in a make-along live workshop where they can make their own snake puppet from Mozart’s famous opera ‘The Magic Flute.’
- Children will learn about the design process – from first model to the finished set. They will also discover how the set designers create the giant snake in their stage performance of ‘The Magic Flute.’ There will be a chance for children to ask the set designer questions.
- You can download the list of basic craft materials and templates required for participation in advance of the live lesson here.
- Important to note: If you do not want your child to be able to be seen by the ROH artists and children across the country please ensure that your webcam is turned off.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-make-the-magic-flute–summer-26
Everybody Dance: ‘Alice’s Wonderland’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Wednesday 15th July 2026
- 10.45 – 11.45am
- Free
- Online (link will be shared via email)
- Booking is essential (closes at 5pm the day before the event) (link in title and below)
- Introducing primary aged children to the magical ballet ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’
- During the workshop children will learn the timeless tale of Alice’s Adventures with dances performed by dancers of the Royal Ballet. They will get to meet the characters – the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Children will create and then perform a short dance with other children across the country. There will be a chance to meet the artists and get inspired by real Royal Ballet dancers.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of ballet is required.
- Important to note: If you do not want your child to be able to be seen by the ROH artists and children across the country please ensure that your webcam is turned off.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-dance-alices-adventures-summer-26
Everybody Sing: ‘The Magic Flute’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Thursday 16th July 2026
- 10.45 – 11.45am
- Free
- Online (link will be shared via email)
- Booking is essential (closes at 5pm the day before the event) (link in title and below)
- Introducing primary aged children to one of the world’s most famous operas, Mozart’s beloved ‘The Magic Flute.’
- During the workshop children will get a front row seat to the opera with songs performed by artists of the Royal Opera. They will get to meet the characters – Prince Tamino, Princess Pamina and the Queen of the Night. Children will sing along with children from across the country. There will be a chance to meet the artists and get inspired by real Royal Opera singers.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of opera is required.
- Important to note: If you do not want your child to be able to be seen by the ROH artists and children across the country please ensure that your webcam is turned off.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-sing-the-magic-flute-summer-26-
Discover Opera – Morning Session – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Thursday 15th October 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes at 5pm om Wednesday 14th October 2026. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Recommended for primary aged children.
- This opera taster will introduce children to the world of opera by bringing the Royal Opera LIVE into your home!
- Children will watch live performances of songs from famous operas performed by artists of the Royal Opera, join children across the country in singing famous opera songs, have a look behind the scenes in the props and costume departments, alongside seeing how props, scenery and lighting transform the stage.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of opera is required.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/discover-opera-autumn-26
Discover Opera – Afternoon Session – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Thursday 15th October 2026
- 1.15-2.15pm
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes at 5pm om Wednesday 14th October 2026. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Recommended for primary aged children.
- This opera taster will introduce children to the world of opera by bringing the Royal Opera LIVE into your home!
- Children will watch live performances of songs from famous operas performed by artists of the Royal Opera, join children across the country in singing famous opera songs, have a look behind the scenes in the props and costume departments, alongside seeing how props, scenery and lighting transform the stage.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of opera is required.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/discover-opera-autumn-26-pm
Discover Ballet – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Monday 19th October 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes at 5pm om Sunday 18th October 2026. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Recommended for primary aged children.
- This ballet taster will introduce children to the world of dance by bringing the Royal Ballet LIVE into your home!
- Children will watch live performances of dance from famous ballets performed by dancers of the Royal Ballet, join children across the country in dancing, have a look behind the scenes in the props and costume departments, alongside seeing how props, scenery and lighting transform the stage.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of ballet is required.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Ballet’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/discover-ballet-autumn-26
Everybody Make: ‘The Magic Flute’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Friday 20th November 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes 48 hours before the event. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Join a stage designer in a make-along live workshop where they can make their own snake puppet from Mozart’s famous opera ‘The Magic Flute.’
- Children will learn about the design process – from first model to the finished set. They will also discover how the set designers create the giant snake in their stage performance of ‘The Magic Flute.’ There will be a chance for children to ask the set designer questions.
- You can download the list of basic craft materials and templates required for participation in advance of the live lesson here.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Ballet & Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/ll-design-autumn-magic-flute
Everybody Sing: ‘The Magic Flute’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Tuesday 24th November 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes 48 hours before the event. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Introducing primary aged children to one of the world’s most famous operas, Mozart’s beloved ‘The Magic Flute.’
- During the workshop children will get a front row seat to the opera with songs performed by artists of the Royal Opera. They will get to meet the characters – Prince Tamino, Princess Pamina and the Queen of the Night. Children will sing along with children from across the country. There will be a chance to meet the artists and get inspired by real Royal Opera singers.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of opera is required.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Ballet & Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-sing-the-magic-flute-autumn-26
Everybody Dance: ‘Alice’s Wonderland’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Wednesday 25th November 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes 48 hours before the event. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- Introducing primary aged children to the magical ballet ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’
- During the workshop children will learn the timeless tale of Alice’s Adventures with dances performed by dancers of the Royal Ballet. They will get to meet the characters – the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Children will create and then perform a short dance with other children across the country. There will be a chance to meet the artists and get inspired by real Royal Ballet dancers.
- No preparation or prior knowledge of ballet is required.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Ballet & Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/everybody-dance-autumn-26
Everybody Makes: ‘Alice’s Adventures’ – Royal Ballet & Opera Schools
- Thursday 26th November 2026
- 10.45-11.45am
- FREE
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below) – booking closes 48 hours before the event. Link will be emailed to participants in advance.
- This interactive design workshop has been created especially for Key Stage 1 & 2 children.
- Join a stage designer in a make-along live workshop where they can make their own tree for the set for the ballet ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’
- Children will learn about the design process – from first model to the finished set. They will also be introduced to set design in the magical story of Alice’s Adventures. There will be a chance for children to ask the set designer questions.
- You can download the list of basic craft materials and templates required for participation in advance of the live lesson here.
- Important: Before booking please read carefully the Royal Ballet & Opera’s information about webcam usage for this sessions, this information can be found on the webpage in the link above or below.
- https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/ll-design-autumn-alice
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