# Curtain Up!: Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House - Hardcover

by **Royal Opera House** (Author), **Lauren O'Hara** (Illustrator)

It's opening night of _The Nutcracker_ ballet, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro--the opera house's resident cat--is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight's performance a resounding success.

This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department--from the costume closet to the orchestra pit and the stage--to discover what's involved in putting on a performance such as _The Nutcracker._ Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter's wig from Alice in Wonderland; practicing for a fighting scene from _Romeo and Juliet_; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy's tutu; and creating explosions onstage.

Part backstage museum tour, part astonishing ballet performance, this book combines real-life details with the magical atmosphere of the theater. Including an introduction to a classical orchestra, key ballet terms, and basic stage directions, _Curtain Up!_ encourages young readers to explore the many ways they can get involved.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.86 x 10.01 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 25, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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