Rusalka
How much of yourself can you sacrifice for love?
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DATES:Sept 27 — Nov 12
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 3 hrs 10 mins incl. 2 intervals
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LANGUAGE:Czech, Swedish surtitles
Czech fairy tale opera on the theme of an unhappily in love water nymph — a mermaid for our time — signed by the master Dvořák.
This story about the unrequited love of a water nymph has been told in many different forms throughout the ages. Now Dvořák’s Late-Romantic masterpiece Rusalka is finally on the Royal Swedish Opera programme! The director, Netia Jones, has taken the Czech opera from 1901 and placed it in our own appearance-obsessed era. An opulent production in cooperation with the Irish National Opera and Nouvel Opéra Fribourg.
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Act 1
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Interval
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Act 2
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Interval
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Act 3
Rusalka and relationships - live podcast in Guldfoajén!
Samanda Ekman and Malena Ivarsson are behind the podcast Till sängs ("To bed"), which twists and turns on issues about relationships and contemporary phenomena.
On Saturday, October 4 at 1.30 p.m., they will hold a conversation in Guldfoajén with Rusalka's theme, sacrificing oneself for love, in focus. The conversation has free admission but the number of seats is limited. Get your free ticket from 1 p.m. the same day at the box office. First come, first served!
The Golden Foyer bar opens at 1 p.m.1
Introductions & talks
In connection with the premiere on September 27, all ticket holders are welcome to a free talk in the Golden Foyer at 6 p.m. when the Opera's dramaturge Katarina Aronsson meets director Netia Jones in a conversation about Rusalka. On other performance days, a free introduction to the piece takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Director Netia Jones on Rusalka
Director Netia Jones talks about her interpretation of Dvořák's opera Rusalka, which premieres at the Royal Swedish Opera on September 27, 2025. Soprano Lauren Fagan sings the role of Rusalka, this is the beloved aria "Song to the moon" at the 2025 late summer concert at Gustav Adolfs Torg.
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Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Antonín Dvořák
LibrettoJaroslav Kvapil
Conductors Alan Gilbert/Case Scaglione
Director, scenography, video and costumes Netia Jones
Light Lotta Hammarstrand
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Choreography Jessica Kennedy
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance! Please note that once the performance has started, no one will be allowed into the hall until after the first intermission.
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Outerwear and bags should be left in the cloakroom for safety and evacuation reasons.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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