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 in French with English surtitles. Approximate running time 3hrs

Cast/Performers

Rosalind Sutherland (Micaela), Carol Ventre (Don Jose), Jonathan May (Zuniga), Imelda Drumm (Carmen), Natalie Christie (Frasquita), Claire Bradshaw (Mercedes), Paul Whelan (Escamillo), Simon Thorpe (Dancairo), Aled Hall (Remendado)

Creatives/Company

Music: Bizet
Lyrics(s): Meilhac, Halevy
Book by: Merimee
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor(s): Charles Mackerras (until 16 June), Graham Jackson (20-30 June), Antony Walker (4-14 July)
Design: Christian Fenouillat
Costume: Agostino Cavalca
Lighting: Christopher Forey