Carmen

Archive Listings for Carmen

T1370089797 (SCOTT01) [Robert North]'s faithful interpretation of [Merimees] classic short story was originally created for the [Gyor Ballet], Hungary in 1997. Emphasising the flamenco and gypsy cultural influences, Carmen appears for the first time in the UK. [Christopher Benstead]'s haunting score, featuring a full orchestra and songs based on Gypsy poetry, will be performed live for the first time. Running time 2hrs 15mins including interval.Company Scottish Ballet. Choreographer Robert North.
6 Jun 02 to 8 Jun 02	Hull New Theatre, Hull :: V934 listing details L2130195009
29 May 02 to 1 Jun 02	Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent :: V124 listing details L01319608945
29 May 01 to 2 Jun 01	Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623 listing details L01719026131
23 May 01 to 26 May 01	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen :: V585 listing details L44125951
17 May 01 to 19 May 01	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness :: V626 listing details L01960610317

Details

Dance or ballet :: Don Jose, a young corporal in Seville meets and is immediately bewitched by the Gypsy, Carmen. He arrests her for starting a fight in the cigar factory but on the journey to prison, she persuades him to let her escape. To repay her debt, Carmen becomes passionately involved with Don Jose. One morning when he awakes, Carmen is gone. Obsessed, he eventually finds her in the arms of an officer. Consumed with jealousy, Don Jose kills him. The downward spiral continues as Don Jose's fatal attraction for Carmen builds to a dramatic climax.

Music

Christopher Benstead