Carmen (Revival)

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

Cast:   
Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON 
Don José RUSSELL THOMAS 
Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ 
Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV 
Zuniga BARNABY REA 

Creatives:  
Music GEORGES BIZET 
Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY 
Conductor SESTO QUATRINI  
Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO 
Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN 
Costume Designer CARLA TETI 
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI 
Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO 

Part of The Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season 2026/27