Artists announced in the Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2026/27 season

Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Following The Royal Ballet & Opera’s season announcement for 2026/27…

Lauren Young makes her debut at the Royal Opera House as Emily in Philip Venables’ operatic adaptation of Sarah Kane’s explosive 4.48 Psychosis, staged by Ted Huffman. She is joined by former Jette Park Artist, Veena Akama-Makia as Clare.

Alison Kettlewell and Wyn Pencarreg understudy Rosie Aldridge as Kabanicha and Clive Bayley as Dikoj in Richard Jones’ production of Káťa Kabanová.

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