Royal Opera House

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/royal-opera-house

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How wide is Royal Opera House?14.80 meters (48 ft 7 in)
2. How tall is Royal Opera House?12.20 meters (40 ft 0 in)
3. What is the location?Covent Garden, London, England
4. What is the current building construction year?1858
5. Where is the Royal Opera House located?It is in Covent Garden, a lively part of London.
6. How many people can sit in the Royal Opera House?The main auditorium can seat 2,256 people, making it one of the largest in London.

Proscenium: The frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium, through which the audience views the performance.
Oratorio: A large-scale musical work for orchestra and chorus, typically on a sacred theme, but not usually staged.
Repertoire: A stock of plays, ballets, or operas that a company or performer knows or is prepared to perform.