To be a truly national organization, then simply being in Covent Garden, though that is absolutely critical to us,’ is not enough

Tony Hall, CEO, Royal Opera House

on the potential partnership between ROH and Manchester on renovating the Palace Theatre as a second home. Everytime I read something Hall says I nod my head vigorously.

You cannot consider yourself a national organization if you truly only serve the city population - establishing another branch (as the article notes - like the Tate)… ROH will truly serve more of the country.

viaBloomberg.com: Arts and Culture