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Carmen Tickets

Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of Carmen, a must-see opera, returns to the London Coliseum.

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This production is recommended for ages 15+.

Performance dates

8 Oct – 5 Nov 2025

London Coliseum

Run time: 2hr 50 mins

Includes interval

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Carmen Tickets

London theatre tickets for Carmen, which is widely considered to be one of the most popular and most frequently staged operas of all time, will undoubtedly be as desirable as the hunger the protagonist creates in men and the love she desires.

About Carmen

Follow the tragic descent of the impressionable Don José, whose infatuation with the bold and untamed Carmen leads him to abandon his military post and spiral into a life of crime. But Carmen’s love is as fleeting as it is fiery—and when her heart shifts to the enigmatic bullfighter Escamillo, Don José’s desire curdles into dangerous obsession. As passion gives way to jealousy, the stage is set for a devastating finale.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

  • Critics have praised the production, with The Stage noting it "shimmers with every one of the company’s strengths," The Guardian describing it as a "tense and atmospheric production," and Bachtrack calling it "rousingly splendid."
  • The opera features Bizet’s iconic score, including the sultry 'Habanera' and the swaggering 'Toreador Song,' performed by the Orchestra of ENO.
  • This revival marks the fourth time ENO has staged this production, showcasing its enduring popularity and the company's commitment to bringing Bizet's masterpiece to new audiences.

Carmen Cast and Creatives

Main Cast

  • Carmen – Niamh O’Sullivan
  • Don Jose – John Findon
  • Escamillio - Cory McGee
  • Micaela – Ava Dodd

Main Creatives

  • Conductor – Clelia Cafiero/ Olivia Clarke
  • Original Director – Calixto Bieito
  • Revival Director - Jamie Manton
  • Lighting Designer – Haruka Kuroda
  • Set Designer – Alfons Flores

Content

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

Special notes

No Under 15's – unless specifically stated otherwise

Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.

Our cloakroom fee is £2 per item, whether it’s a bag or a coat. We can accommodate small bags, coats, and other small items. We class a small bag as standard rucksack size or smaller or a standard handbag. Our cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance. It remains open for 30 minutes following the show

Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.