• Venue Royal Opera House, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 25 November 2026
  • Running time 2 hours and 45 minutes (including two intervals)

Book now for Manon, the 1974 ballet from Kenneth MacMillan, as part of the Royal Ballet and Opera 2026-2027 season.

Manon in London

Considered to be one of The Royal Ballet’s signature works, Manon is an exploration of inner turmoil and the struggle for survival, set to a score by Jules Massenet and featuring designs by Nicholas Georgiadis.

Originally choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan, The Royal Ballet’s former former Director and Principal Choreographer, this ballet offers a nuanced understanding of human psychology.

Bringing to life 18th-century Paris, Manon is considered MacMillan’s best work, notably the gripping depiction of the heroine’s struggle to escape poverty and the impassioned duets of the central couple.

What is Manon about?

Adapted from the 1731 novel L’Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost, Manon explores the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is in a struggle for survival, caught between the steadfast man she loves, and the temptations of the dark world she inhabits.

Book Manon tickets

Book your tickets now for Manon, the 1974 ballet from former Director and Principal Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan. Now booking from 13 October until 25 November 2026.

Performance Information

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Oct 2026
Nov 2026

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Manon?

Casting to be announced at a later date

Who are the creative team of Manon?

  • Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
  • Music: Jules Massenet
  • Orchestrated by: Martin Yates
  • Design: Nicholas Georgiadis
  • Lighting design: Jacopo Pantani

Important Notes

This production contains scenes of a sexual nature, including stylised depictions of sexual violence. There is a gunshot in Act II.

Venue Information

Royal Opera House , Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

Nearest Tube or Train: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (Piccadilly line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 176, 188, 501(southbound only), 505, 521, X68 all go to the Aldwych.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manon is playing at the Royal Opera House in London
The running time of Manon is 2 hours and 45 minutes (including two intervals)
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Manon, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Manon has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday

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