• Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Carmen and the beautiful surroundings of Cockatoo Island with the combo ticket that includes round-trip ferry transportation.

• Enjoy the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline as you make your way to the island for the show.

• Get swept away by the fiery passion and sensual tale of Carmen as you immerse yourself in the pulsating world of Spanish music and the shadowy depths of its alluring heroine.

• With multiple seating options available, choose the perfect spot to enjoy this timeless classic.

Carmen

• Admission to 2-hour 45-min show

• A reserve seats (optional)

• B reserve seats (optional)

• Premium reserve seats (optional)

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

• Round-trip transfers from Darling Harbor

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Show Details

• Genre: Opera

• Duration: 2-hour 45-min (including one interval)

• Opening Date: 25 Nov 2022

• Closing Date: 18 Dec 2022

• Theatre Name: Eastern Apron and Bolt Wharf

• Theatre Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Pop-up bars, Eateries, Undercover restaurant

• Dress Code: Smart casual

Seating

• Eastern Apron and Bolt Wharf at Cockatoo Island have a seating capacity of 5,000.

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

• Carmen - Carmen Topciu, Sian Sharp

• Don Josè - Roberto Aronica, Diego Torre

• Escamillo - Daniel Sumegi, Alexander Sefton

** Conductor**

• Tahu Matheson

Director

• Liesel Badorrek

Choreographer

• Shannon Burns

Important Information

Carmen

• The opera is sung in French with English subtitles.

• This production contains adult themes, sexual references, and depictions of violence against women.

• Cockatoo Island is an open-air and all-weather venue. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible.

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

• It's recommended to arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

• The ferries will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• It may take some time for audience members to leave the island at the end of the performance.

Timings

Carmen

• Tue to Sun: 7:45pm

• The performance runs from 25 Nov 2022 to 18 Dec 2022.

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

• Arrival: 5:30pm - 6pm

• Departure: 10:30pm - 12:15am

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

• Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

• Board your ferry at King Street Wharf 3 at Darling Harbour.

• Address: 3 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Sussex St at Erskine St. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the boarding point.

• Buses 288, 290, 292 and more will get you there.