Details

The story of the gypsy girl Carmen whose love and passion switch from one man to another with tragic consequences. Probably the world's most famous opera and tunes. A Spanish story of love, treachery, passion and betrayal. Sung and surtitled in English.

Cast/Performers

Justina Gringyte (Carmen), Eric Cutler (Don Jose), Eleanor Dennis (Micaela), Leigh Melrose (Escamillo), Rhian Lois (Frasquita), Clare Presland (Mercedes), George Humphreys (Morales), Geoffrey Dolton (Dancairo), Alun Rhys-Jenkins (Remendado)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Halevy
Book by: Merimee
Producer(s): English National Opera, Den Norske Opera and Ballet
Conductor(s): Richard Armstrong (Sir), Martin Fitzpatrick (Jun15 16 / 18)
Director: Calixto Bieito
Design: Alfons Flores
Costume: Merce Paloma
Lighting: Bruno Poet
Translation: Christopher Cowell