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Editorial · 27 July 2026

Sofas & Stuff x Royal Ballet & Opera

The Making brings together Sofas & Stuff and the Royal Ballet and Opera in celebration of the people, processes and skilled hands behind exceptional work - from the artistry of performance to the craft of furniture making.

Sofas & Stuff x Royal Ballet & Opera

The Making

Where craft takes centre stage

The Making brings together Sofas & Stuff and the Royal Ballet and Opera in celebration of the people, processes and skilled hands behind exceptional work - from the artistry of performance to the craft of furniture making.

Together with the Royal Ballet and Opera, Sofas & Stuff have created something never seen before: four extraordinary couture pieces inspired by ballets and operas from the RBO repertoire.

"At the heart of this is the maker's hand."

Ricky Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, Sofas & Stuff

Four Acts of The Making

Act I
A shared love of craft

Inspired by the story of Swan Lake.

Act II
The fabric of a character

Inspired by the story of Carmen.

Act III
Through the artist's lens

Inspired by the story of La traviata.

Act IV
The Bravo

Inspired by the story of The Sleeping Beauty.

"Craft is the quiet, unseen work behind the curtain that doesn't wait for applause. In my case, holding the barre every day and refining my technique."

Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Principal, The Royal Ballet

Redbrick viewed from the outside
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218 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 6JF
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Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10.30am–5pm
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