An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.
An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.
Why see Ellen Kent's Carmen?
Still burning after 150 years
Lust! Jealousy! Intrigue! Murder! It can only be Georges Bizet's simmering tale of a woman scorned - Carmen! Presented by the award-winning Ellen Kent Productions and Opera International and featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, give yourself over to the delectable sights and sounds of this unforgettable opera. Featuring world-famous arias including the Toreador Song and the alluring Habanera, this classic production will have you hot under the collar as it takes to the road in 2024!
What is the story of Carmen?
The opera follows Carmen, a fiery, provocative gypsy woman at odds with the conventions of Spain in the early 18th century. Able to seduce men with her dulcet tones and feminine wiles, Carmen ensnares the heart of Don Jose, who drops everything, including his betrothed Micaela, to be with her. When Carmen tires of her latest conquest, she leaves him for the handsome bullfighter Escamillo, setting off harrowing and ultimately fatal events fuelled by jealousy, obsession, and murderous rage.
Key Information
Audience
Sung in French with English surtitles.
Dates
Finished 13 Mar
Reviews
Customer reviews
6 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)
Nicole
Carmen2024
Absolutely outstanding the cast were fantastic gripping lost in the moment absolutely brillant all four acts . Every single person was a star . 🌟 ... Read more
Maria C
Emotional Finale
An amazing performance in Birmingham last night! All the singers were stunning! But the highlight of the night was when they sang the national anthem of Ukraine accompanied by the orchestra...I arrived at the theatre without having read who the artists would be, only found out shortly before the start...Well done to them and the audience...Amazing! Thank you. ... Read more
MRS CAROL STEVENS
Stunning
Saw this at Richmond Theatre last night. Absolutely stunning performance. Voices were wonderful. Our favourite opera because it is full of fun and romping music.
Last nights performance ended with the unfurling of a Ukraine flag and singing their national anthem. ... Read more
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