Royal Opera House hits low note

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Royal Opera House hits low note

by Josh SperoMonday, 05 April 2010

The Royal Opera House's website in stasis

As anyone on the Royal Opera House's mailing list will no doubt be aware, today is the first day you can book for the new season. In theory.

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Permalink Submitted by David (not verified) on Thu, 08/04/2010 - 07:20

Funny things have often happened with the RO's website. I know when I was just trying to find out the casting a couple of months back, I'd constantly be greeted with a notice telling me that the page was unavailable due to high ticket demand - and I didn't even want to buy a ticket. Their photo resource system hasn't yet embraced the 21st century... In both respects they should be looing to ENO or Glyndebourne for inspiration.

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