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Passion meets peril in ENO’s Carmen, set in 1970s Spain. Book your Carmen opera tickets now to see raw desire,seduction and betrayal in this limited London Coliseum revival starring Niamh O’Sullivan.
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- Ensnaring opera lovers Bizet’s Carmen, set during Franco’s final years, blends seduction, obsession, and drama, perfect for opera lovers, drama fans & newcomers.
- ENO’s bold revival by Calixto Bieito & Jamie Manton wowed critics in 2012 & 2023 and has been hailed by The Guardian, FT, and The Stage for its raw, modern edge.
- Hear the iconic Habanera and Toreador Song amid gunmetal car park sets, steel bullrings, visceral 1970s staging. Book your Carmen opera London tickets before they vanish.
- Mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan leads as Carmen with John Findon, Cory McGee, and Sarah-Jane Brandon, co-conducted by Clelia Cafiero(La bohème 2024), and former Mackerras Conducting Fellow Olivia Clarke.
- This opera is out for a limited London run: only 10 evening shows at the iconic London Coliseum are playing, so grab your Carmen opera tickets now!
Set in scorching late‑Franco Spain, Carmen follows free‑spirited Carmen who ensnares gentle soldier Don José, drawing him away from duty into jealousy and crime. As he falls deeper, she shifts her passion to charismatic bullfighter Escamillo, sparking a deadly love triangle. Bizet’s iconic melodies pulse throughout this gritty, English‑sung drama. Book your tickets for Carmen, the opera where love can cost everything.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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John
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Show details
Categories: Opera, Critics' Choice, Classics, Olivier Winner
Audience: Suitable for 15+ yrs
Theater name: London Coliseum
Find the best seats in the house with the London Coliseum seating plan.
Theater facilities: restrooms, bar, elevator
Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, access performances, accessible restrooms, audio description
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Mezzo‑soprano Niamh O’Sullivan as Carmen, tenor John Findon as Don José, baritone Cory McGee as Escamillo, soprano Ava Dodd as Micaela, bass-baritone Patrick Keefe as Dancairo, tenor Osian Wyn Bowen as Remendado, mezzo Siân Griffiths as Mercedes, soprano Harriet Eyley as Frasquita, bass‑baritone Keel Watson as Zuniga
- Director: Original staging by Calixto Bieito
- Revival director: Jamie Manton
- Production: Co-production with Den Norske Opera and Ballet
- Conductors: Clelia Cafiero and Olivia Clarke
- Intimacy & fight direction: Haruka Kuroda
- Composer: Georges Bizet
- Libretto translators & lyric adaptation: Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy; English translation by Christopher Cowell
- Set designer: Alfons Flores
- Costume designer: Mercè Paloma
- Lighting designer: Bruno Poet
Additional info
- This show is suitable for ages 15 years and above.
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
- Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
You will receive an email with your **Carmen ** voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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