Harborough Cinema – The Royal Opera: Carmen – Broadcast, Royal Ballet and Opera (12A)
Harborough Theatre
Event info
| Date: | 10th November 2026 |
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| Time: | 19:00 |
| Location: | Harborough Theatre |
Details
The Royal Opera: Carmen – Broadcast, Royal Ballet and Opera (12A)
Date and time: Tue 10th November at 7:00pm
(Sung in French with English subtitles)
Cast: Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON, Don José RUSSELL THOMAS, Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ, Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV, Zuniga BARNABY REA.
Music: GEORGES BIZET Director: DAMIANO MICHIELETTO Conductor: SESTO QUATRINI Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Live
‘Carmen’ tells the story of a passionate and free-spirited woman named Carmen, who works in a cigarette factory in Seville, Spain. She seduces Don José, a naive soldier, who falls deeply in love with her and deserts the military to be with her. However, Carmen’s wandering heart leads her to pursue the dashing bullfighter Escamillo, leaving Don José consumed by jealousy and obsession. As their tumultuous love triangle unfolds, jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy ensue. Don José’s obsession with Carmen ultimately leads to a violent confrontation, resulting in her tragic death. The opera, composed by Georges Bizet, is renowned for its vivid portrayal of love, desire, and the fiery spirit of its protagonist, Carmen, set against the vibrant backdrop of Spanish culture and the bullfighting arena. (3hrs 35mins, including one interval)
