Carmen
From £66.00
Fierce love can’t be tamed.
Carmen: a woman ablaze with passion, surrounded by men possessed by obsession and jealousy. One of opera’s most well-known characters sets herself on a road to tragedy when she meets Don José, a corporal in the army searching for love.
ENO favourite Jamie Manton returns to direct Calixto Bieito’s beloved production, exploring the complex relationships between the sexes at the tail-end of Franco’s regime in the 1970s, with Bizet’s searing score, featuring popular opera songs like March of the Toreadors and Habanera, conducted by Kerem Hasan, returning from 2022’s production of Cosí fan tutte.
Ginger Costa-Jackson plays the title role alongside Sean Panikkar, who returns to the role of Don José from the ENO’s 2020 production. Also returning to the ENO are audience favourites Nmon Ford (Escamillo), Sophie Bevan (Micaela) and Keel Watson (Zuniga).
The cast is rounded out by ENO Harewood Artists Benson Wilson, Alexandra Oomens and Innocent Masuku.
Book your opera tickets now for a taste of the Iberian peninsula, as Bizet’s Carmen returns to the London Coliseum.
Co-production with Den Norske Opera and Ballet
Times
Feb. 1, 2023 - Feb. 24, 2023
Cast
The appearance of any member of the cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. If in doubt, please check with the Box Office before booking.
Additional Details & FAQ
Access Information
For Accessibility information please phone 020 7845 9300 or email access@eno.org
How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with your voucher attached. Please show your voucher on your phone, or print this ticket, to gain entry to the event. The barcode will be scanned upon entry.
Suitable For Children
Only children aged 5+ are allowed in the auditorium.
Cancellation Policy
No refundes after purchase
Where Do I Go
London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London WC 4ES
Reviews
Feb 6, 2023
What a horrible, vulgar performance and production! No costumes, no stage decorations, all performance just dark and boring. Spanish temperament is lost, no dances, just pure boredom. I would not recommend to see this at all!! What a disappointment.
Feb 2, 2023
Not sure about the modernisation of the opera. I didn't feel it needed a phone box and someone taking selfies. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting.