Carmen: Royal Opera Live

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. Running time 215 minutes including 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