response: Yes, they changed the format to a long season, after having short seasons before.
original_response: Yes, well it is known for its long performace season.  It has been around since 1946
history: I would love to see a performance by the Royal Ballet. That's nice. Did you know that was founded back in 1931, and became the flagship ballet for Britain in 1956? Wow! I had no idea they had been around that long.  What else can you tell me about them? Even after being around for so long, they are still on the most famous ballet companies in the world. I would imagine so.  Do they perform globally? I don't know if they actually perform internationally, but they are well-respected by the world. They are based in Royal Opera House. Oh, I have never even heard of the Royal Opera house.
knowledge: It brought a long annual season and consistent management to a house that had previously hosted short seasons under a series of impresarios.