Carmen

Carmen

Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of Carmen, a must-see opera, returns to the ENO in winter 2020.
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A passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal, no other opera boasts as popular a following as Bizet’s Carmen. Set during the dying days of Franco’s Spain, Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of this must-see opera has been enjoyed by audiences across Europe.

Bizet’s dazzling score evokes all the sounds and sizzling atmosphere of Spain through some of the opera’s most famous melodies, from Carmen’s seductive ‘Habanera’ to the Toreadors’ stirring parade.

Sensational mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte leads the cast, alongside the internationally acclaimed tenor Eric Cutler as José, ENO Harewood Artist Eleanor Dennis as Micaëla and Leigh Melrose as the toreador Escamillo. Returning to the Coliseum to conduct this stunning production is Sir Richard Armstrong.

For performances of Carmen on 29 June and 1 July, please note there will be cameras present in the auditorium for the ENO Screen live relay.

 

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Details

StartsWednesday, 29 January 2020
EndsWednesday, 5 November 2025
Running Time2hr 50 mins
CategoryOpera

Venue

VenueLondon Coliseum
Address33 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
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Nearest TubeLeicester Square
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Minimum Age

This production is recommended for ages 15+.

Important Notice

No Under 15's – unless specifically stated otherwise Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately. Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.