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Carmen on Cockatoo Island Tickets

Carmen opera performance on Cockatoo Island, Sydney with audience in outdoor setting.

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.

Why Watch Carmen

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

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Ryan Williams

Ryan

5/5

Dec, 2022

Jessica Rookeward

Jessica

5/5

Dec, 2022

Magnificent all around. Great show, food and boat trip.
David Christie

David

4/5

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!! :-))
Cheryl February

Cheryl

4/5

Dec, 2022

Camille Cole

Camille

5/5

Dec, 2022

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.

You will receive an email confirmation along with your mobile voucher shortly after you book the tickets.

We would recommend reaching the Theatre at least 30 minutes prior to your show.

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