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Carmen

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The much-anticipated revival of Bizet’s scintillating opera about possession and obsession.

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Carmen: a woman ablaze with passion, surrounded by men possessed by obsession and jealousy. One of opera’s most well-known characters sets herself on a road to tragedy when she meets Don José, a corporal in the army searching for love.

ENO favourite and twice Olivier Award-nominated Jamie Manton returns to direct Calixto Bieito’s beloved opera exploring the complex relationships between the sexes, now set at the tail-end of Franco’s regime in the 1970s. Bizet’s searing score features popular opera songs like the swaggering 'March of the Toreadors' and the sultry 'Habanera', which will transport you into the scorching heat of the Iberian peninsula. Don't miss this epic story of love, obsession, and seduction in one of the most celebrated operas of all time.

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Carmen Ticket Information

  • Booking until:

    Wednesday, 5 November 2025

  • Running time:

    2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.

  • Age restrictions

    Ages 15+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the auditorium. Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult.

  • Important Information

    This production contains graphic depictions of: domestic violence, sexual assault, murder, scenes of a sexual nature and full male nudity.

  • Cancellations & Refunds

    Once booked, tickets to Carmen are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

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Carmen reviews

3.9 out of 5 20 reviews

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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Carmen.

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Very very disappointed by Carmen. It did not work for us. Leading lady failed to inspire.

Poor choice of setting which failed to impress or inspire.

S Reviewed on 05 November 2025 by
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Entertaining and well done, great music.

F Reviewed on 04 November 2025 by
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An absolute must see! Wonderful

Very well performed - Excellent Production - Magnificent Orchestra and Conductor - Great Voices - Creative Set Design, Stage Usage and Lighting Arrive on time!

T Reviewed on 03 November 2025 by
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Carmen is my favourite Opera

I love Carmen, this production was different to others l have seen. I loved the rawness, the acting, singing and choreography were excellent. If you love Carmen you will love this production

J Reviewed on 26 October 2025 by
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Must see!

F Reviewed on 24 October 2025 by
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Not the best production, sorry!

D Reviewed on 23 October 2025 by
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Waste of money

W Reviewed on 18 October 2025 by
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Terrible rendition of a beloved classic

Carmen's signature colour is red and yet it was scarcely used in the grand scheme of the show. One of the lights began to flicker in Act III which really took away from the whole experience. I took my daughter for her birthday and suffice to say we shan't be coming back.

L Reviewed on 17 October 2025 by
United Kingdom

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It was good

N Reviewed on 14 October 2025 by
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Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Carmen.

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Superb

This show is amazing! It's mesmerising. I was very touched by the show Would highly recommend this show

M Reviewed on 25 February 2023 by
United Kingdom

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A good production

Modern production of Carmen. Good but end rather underwhelming compared with original

D Reviewed on 24 February 2023 by
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Horrible interpretation

Boring, boring, boring.

P Reviewed on 12 February 2023 by
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The English Carmen!

The Opera was in English! Whoever heard of Bizet's Carmen in English! Plus it was nowhere mentioned while booking! Nor was it written in the tickets! Appalling.

K Reviewed on 11 February 2023 by
United Kingdom

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Excellent singing but inquire graphic acting

Brilliant singing and acting but I found that the violence , the acting too erotic at times and the rape at the end unnecessary . That spoiled the show for me . Definitely for adults only

C Reviewed on 05 February 2023 by
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A very modern take on the original

Bought tickets for my husband birthday to see this as it was on his bucket list. He sat glued throughout.not so for me I'm afraid but the music was en hating . Bravo to the orchestra !

J Reviewed on 23 February 2020 by
United Kingdom

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As usual the ENO is trailblazing in this production. In every respect

J Reviewed on 15 February 2020 by
United Kingdom

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Great performance

I loved the music and the cast were really good. Disappointed slightly because I prefer the traditional version.

A Reviewed on 31 May 2015 by

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