The Royal Opera 2026/7: Carmen (12A)
Under the
oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts
the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his
obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns,
casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s
ever-popular opera.
An all-star
cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the
fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don
José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct
Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.
Live from Covent Garden on Tuesday 10th November
Approximate runtime: 3h 35min / 215min, One
Interval
Sung in French with English subtitles.
Cast:
Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON
Don José RUSSELL THOMAS
Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ
Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV
Zuniga BARNABY REA
Creatives:
Music GEORGES BIZET
Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY
Conductor SESTO QUATRINI
Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO
Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN
Costume Designer CARLA TETI
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI
Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO