Opera

Carmen on Cockatoo Island Tickets

Witness the ultimate femme fatale comeback, set in a timeless version of Seville. Watch Carmen toss her hair and stomp her feet, as the whole world seems to fall under her spell.

Set in a timeless version of Seville, Don Josè is training for the priesthood in his native Basque country. He suddenly kills a man in a quarrel and has to enlist in Seville's army. His mother and Micaëla, the girl who loves him and hopes to marry him, follow him to the south and reside in a village, near the city.

This French Opera has the ultimate femme fatale returning to the stage, where she tosses her hair and stomps her feet, and the whole world seems to fall under her spell. Revel in irresistible Spanish tunes, a sultry story, and the dark undercurrent of Carmen. Find out how Carme's and Don Josè's life intertwine, and the future of Don Josè.

Good For

Lovers of Opera | French Fanatics | Liesel Badorreck Fans

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jessica R
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Magnificent all around. Great show, food and boat trip.
David C
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Great show and production - great location - well organised (shuttle ferry) and customer assistance on the island. What can you do about the weather???? It was the coldest I have ever been in my life!! :-))
Annette N
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
The artists were outstanding, venue good, ticketing good Weather lousy howling winds and cold but apart from that a good experience. I would go again and hopefully with better weather.
Leanne W
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Buying tickets to this impressive & very entertaining opera event was smooth and stress-feee. Everything about this evening worked well & the whole experience memorable. Would highly recommend Headout & Opera Australia goes without question!
Kevin J
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Well organised and run, from ferries ro onsite food and seating.. stage could have been 500mm higher to give a better sight line from our seas..all in all a good night

Show Details

Genre: Opera

Duration: 2 hrs 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

Additional Tips

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.

Schedule

Tue to Sun: 7:45pm

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