This year’s festive crowd pleaser from the Royal Ballet does not feature a growing Christmas tree nor a Kingdom of Sweets. Instead, an alternative is offered in the form of Frederick Ashton’s ...

In a season where theatres are filled with the usual hoary horde - here a Christmas Carol, there a Nutcracker or Messiah - the Royal Opera House deserves praise and maybe even a standing ovation ...

Royal family traditions during Christmas captured in photos, ... Backstage at London's Royal Opera House, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret enjoy the Christmas decorations.