Synopsis
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Entitled Roots, this programme explores those of George Balanchine who, in Theme and Variations, created in 1947 in New York, adopted Tchaikovsky’s music to pay homage to the Russian academic tradition that nurtured him.
Christopher Wheeldon, for his part, draws on the heritage of ancient Greece for his ballet Corybantic Games, making its repertoire debut at the Opera. The title refers as much to the frenzy that characterised the conducting style of Leonard Bernstein – whose music informs the piece – as it does to the Corybantes, the priests of the goddess Cybele with their martial dances.
Finally, Rhapsodies enters the repertoire to George Gershwin’s score. In his piece, Cape Town-born choreographer Mthuthuzeli November evokes both urban energy and his African origins.
Duration : 1h54 with 1 interval
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Opening
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First part 25 min
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Short interval 5 min
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Second part 22 min
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Intermission 25 min
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Third part 37 min
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End
Artists
Creative team
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George Balanchine Choreography -
Piotr Ilyitch Tchaïkovski Music (1840‑1893) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Perry Silvey Lighting design
Cast
- Monday 06 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 09 October 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 12 October 2025 at 14:30
- Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 17 October 2025 at 20:00
- Saturday 18 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 23 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 24 October 2025 at 20:00
- Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 20:00
- Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 06 November 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 07 November 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 10 November 2025 at 20:00
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Valentine Colasante Soloist -
Paul Marque Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni Soloist -
Thomas Docquir Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni Soloist -
Thomas Docquir Soloist
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Valentine Colasante Soloist -
Paul Marque Soloist
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Bleuenn Battistoni Soloist -
Thomas Docquir Soloist
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Valentine Colasante Soloist -
Paul Marque Soloist
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Inès McIntosh Soloist -
Thomas Docquir Soloist
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Valentine Colasante Soloist -
Paul Marque Soloist
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Roxane Stojanov Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Inès McIntosh Soloist -
Francesco Mura Soloist
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Roxane Stojanov Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli Soloist
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Inès McIntosh Soloist -
Francesco Mura Soloist
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Roxane Stojanov Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
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Mthuthuzeli November Choreography -
George Gershwin Music (1898‑1937) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Magda Willi Set design -
Bregje van Balen Costume design -
Martin Gebhardt Lighting design -
Michel Dietlin Piano (alternating) -
Louis Lancien Piano (alternating)
Cast
- Monday 06 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 09 October 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 12 October 2025 at 14:30
- Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 17 October 2025 at 20:00
- Saturday 18 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 23 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 24 October 2025 at 20:00
- Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 20:00
- Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 06 November 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 07 November 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 10 November 2025 at 20:00
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Letizia Galloni Dancer -
Yvon Demol Dancer
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Letizia Galloni Dancer -
Yvon Demol Dancer
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Célia Drouy Dancer -
Axel Ibot Dancer
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Célia Drouy Dancer -
Axel Ibot Dancer
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Célia Drouy Dancer -
Axel Ibot Dancer
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Letizia Galloni Dancer -
Yvon Demol Dancer
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Hohyun Kang Dancer -
Pablo Legasa Dancer
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Letizia Galloni Dancer -
Yvon Demol Dancer
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Hohyun Kang Dancer -
Pablo Legasa Dancer
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Célia Drouy Dancer -
Axel Ibot Dancer
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Hohyun Kang Dancer -
Pablo Legasa Dancer
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Letizia Galloni Dancer -
Yvon Demol Dancer
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Hohyun Kang Dancer -
Pablo Legasa Dancer
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Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
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Christopher Wheeldon Choreography -
Leonard Bernstein Music (1918‑1990) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Jean-Marc Puissant Set design -
Erdem Moralıoğlu Costume design -
Peter Mumford Lighting design -
Petteri Iivonen Solo Violin (alternating) -
Frédéric Laroque Solo Violin (alternating)
Cast
- Monday 06 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 09 October 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 12 October 2025 at 14:30
- Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 17 October 2025 at 20:00
- Saturday 18 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 23 October 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 24 October 2025 at 20:00
- Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 20:00
- Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 20:00
- Thursday 06 November 2025 at 20:00
- Friday 07 November 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 10 November 2025 at 20:00
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Naïs Duboscq 1st movement - First couple -
Lorenzo Lelli 1st movement - First couple -
Roxane Stojanov 1st movement - Second couple -
Enzo Saugar 1st movement - Second couple -
Lucie Devignes 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Nine Seropian 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Francesco Mura 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Naïs Duboscq 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lucie Devignes 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Alexander Maryianowski 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Enzo Saugar 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Valentine Colasante 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Naïs Duboscq 1st movement - First couple -
Lorenzo Lelli 1st movement - First couple -
Roxane Stojanov 1st movement - Second couple -
Enzo Saugar 1st movement - Second couple -
Lucie Devignes 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Nine Seropian 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Francesco Mura 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Naïs Duboscq 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lucie Devignes 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Alexander Maryianowski 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Enzo Saugar 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Valentine Colasante 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Naïs Duboscq 1st movement - First couple -
Lorenzo Lelli 1st movement - First couple -
Roxane Stojanov 1st movement - Second couple -
Enzo Saugar 1st movement - Second couple -
Lucie Devignes 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Nine Seropian 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Francesco Mura 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Naïs Duboscq 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lucie Devignes 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Alexander Maryianowski 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Enzo Saugar 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Valentine Colasante 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Naïs Duboscq 1st movement - First couple -
Lorenzo Lelli 1st movement - First couple -
Roxane Stojanov 1st movement - Second couple -
Enzo Saugar 1st movement - Second couple -
Lucie Devignes 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Nine Seropian 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Francesco Mura 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Naïs Duboscq 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lucie Devignes 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Alexander Maryianowski 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Enzo Saugar 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Lorenzo Lelli 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Valentine Colasante 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Roxane Stojanov 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Bleuenn Battistoni 1st movement - First couple -
Thomas Docquir 1st movement - First couple -
Silvia Saint-Martin 1st movement - Second couple -
Pablo Legasa 1st movement - Second couple -
Hohyun Kang 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
Inès McIntosh 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Jack Gasztowtt 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
Bleuenn Battistoni 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Silvia Saint-Martin 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Hohyun Kang 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Florent Melac 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Pablo Legasa 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Thomas Docquir 4th mouvement - Soloist -
Valentine Colasante 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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n.n. 1st movement - First couple -
n.n. 1st movement - Second couple -
n.n. 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
n.n. 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
n.n. 4th mouvement - Soloist -
n.n. 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
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n.n. 1st movement - First couple -
n.n. 1st movement - Second couple -
n.n. 2nd mouvement - Soloist -
n.n. 3rd movement - Pas de deux -
n.n. 4th mouvement - Soloist -
n.n. 5th movement - Soloist
Latest update 22 October 2025, cast is likely to change.
With the Paris Opera Étoiles, Premières Danseuses, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
The Paris Opera Orchestra
A recording of Roots will be made, directed by François-René Martin, produced by the Opéra national de Paris with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, for a broadcast at a later date on Paris Opera Play, the Paris Opera's streaming website.
Media
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The Balanchine Style - Bleuenn Battistoni and Thomas Docquir in rehearsal
Watch the video
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Toï toï toï : Racines
Watch the video
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Rhapsodies, a series of portraits
Watch the video
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Roxane Stojanov et Naïs Duboscq © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Thème et variations de George Balanchine - Bleuenn Battistoni © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Thème et variations (saison 25/26) - Bleuenn Battistoni © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Thème et variations (saison 25/26) - Bleuenn Battistoni © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Thème et variations (saison 25/26) - Bleuenn Battistoni et Thomas Docquir © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Thème et variations (saison 25/26) - Grace Boyd, Claire Teisseyre, Shane Obadia, Bleuenn Battistoni, Anaïs Morin, Naîs Duboscq, Alyssia Ferreira-Casevecchie © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Rhapsodies (saison 25/26) © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Valentine Colasante, Roxane Stojanov, Nine Seropian, Lucie Devignes, Naïs Duboscq. © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Lorenzo Lelli © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Alexander Maryianovski © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Enzo Saugar © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Francesco Mura et Nine Seropian © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Enzo Saugar © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Valentine Colasante © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Lorenzo Lelli et Enzo Saugar © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Lorenzo Lelli © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Alexander Maryianovski et Naïs Duboscq © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Enzo Saugar et Lorenzo Lelli © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Corybantic Games (saison 25/26) - Alexander Maryianovski et Naïs Duboscq © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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© Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Rhapsodies (saison 25/26) - Marius Rubio © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Rhapsodies (saison 25/26) - Célia Drouy et Axel Ibot © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
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Rhapsodies (saison 25/26) - Nathan Bisson © Maria-Helena Buckley / OnP
From Monday 17 November at 7:30 pm, watch the recorded version of the live show!
Access and services
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my routeCar park
Parking Indigo Opéra Bastille 1 avenue Daumesnil 75012 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
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Boutiques
A selection of works items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and The Opéra Bastille Shop.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Indigo Opéra Bastille. It is located at 1 avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my routeCar park
Parking Indigo Opéra Bastille 1 avenue Daumesnil 75012 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price
-
Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
-
Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
-
Boutiques
A selection of works items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and The Opéra Bastille Shop.
-
Parking
You can park your car at the Indigo Opéra Bastille. It is located at 1 avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
