CURTAIN UP: BEHIND THE SCENES /ROYAL OPERA HOUSE (HB)

Discover what’s involved in putting on a performance in this behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, led by Figaro the cat. Highlights include trying on the Mad Hatter’s wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu; learning to ‘play dead’; and creating explosions on stage. Includes an introduction to a classical orchestra, key ballet terms and basic stage directions.