RBO 2026-27: The Royal Opera � Carmen

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Running time: 215 mins

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don Jos�. 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 Jos�. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet�s electrifying and sensual score.