
Carmen Tickets
Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of Carmen, a must-see opera, returns to the London Coliseum.Keep me updated
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This production is recommended for ages 15+.
Performance dates
8 Oct – 5 Nov 2025
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 some adult content which may not be suitable for young audiences.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.