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.
The Royal Opera: Carmen (2026-27)
| Release Date: | 10/11/2026 |
| Rating: | PG |
| Runtime: | 210 Minutes |
| Music: | Georges Bizet |
| Libretto: | Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac |
| Musical Director: | Sesto Quatrini |
| Art Director: | Damiano Michielett |
| Genre: | Opera |
| Director: | Sesto Quatrini |
| Writer: | Georges Bizet |
| Key Cast: | Ginger Costa-Jackson, Russell Thomas, Alexander Vinogradov, Barnaby Rea |
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