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Mezzosopran

Niamh O’Sullivan

Carmen

Tenor (+4)

John Findon

Don José

Bass (+3)

Cory McGee

Escamillo

Sopran (+1)

Ava Dodd

Michaëla

Bass (+1)

Freddie Tong

Zuniga

Bariton (+2)

Jolyon Loy

Morales

Sopran (+2)

Harriet Eyley

Frasquita

Mezzosopran (+2)

Siân Griffiths

Mercedes

Bariton (+3)

Patrick Alexander Keefe

Dancaïro

Tenor

Osian Wyn Bowen

Remenado

Dirigent

Dirigent (+2)

Clelia Cafiero

Dirigent (+1)

Olivia Clarke

Regie

Regie (+4)

Calixto Bieito

Wiederaufnahme-Regisseur

Jamie Manton

Intimitätsregisseur

Schauspieler (+2)

Haruka Kuroda

Bühnenbild

Bühnenbild (+1)

Alfons Flores

Kostümbild

Kostümbild (+1)

Mercè Paloma

Lichtgestaltung

Bruno Poet

Lichtgestaltung (+1)

Marc Rosette

Übersetzung

Christopher Cowell

London Coliseum

Den Norske Opera & Ballet

Follow the ill-fated story of weak-willed Don José whose infatuation with the flirtatious, free-spirited Carmen forces him out of the army and lands him in prison. When Carmen’s passion fades, danger lies ahead as she turns her affection to the mysterious bullfighter Escamillo. With love turning to obsession Don José starts to see red.

Discover more about the story of Carmen on our dedicated page.

Staging & Score
In a rebellious twist on tradition, the story is set in 1970’s Spain, where we pick up the drama under a scorching sun in the final days of dictator General Franco’s oppressive regime.

From the vibrant prelude to the dramatic end, Bizet’s seductive score pulsates with passionate melodies and evocative rhythms. Let the Orchestra of ENO transport you to Spain with the click of a castanet. From Carmen’s sultry ‘Habanera’ to Escamillo’s swaggering ‘Toreador song’, this opera has more recognisable tunes than any other. Combining memorable music and a powerful story, it is no wonder that Carmen continues to be one of the most popular operas of all time.

Singers & Creatives
Carmen is played by mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan, whose path tragically crosses with Don José played by former Harewood Artist and rising star John Findon. Escamillo the bullfighter is played by Cory McGee making his UK and role debut. They will be joined by Harewood Artist Ava Dodd as Micaela.

This fourth revival is directed by twice Olivier Award-nominated Jamie Manton together with Haruka Kuroda. Conducting duties are shared between Clelia Cafiero, following her acclaimed ENO debut in La bohème in 2024, and former Mackerras Conducting Fellow Olivia Clarke.

Co-production with Den Norske Opera and Ballet.

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