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Venue

Eastern Apron and Bolt Wharf, Cockatoo Island

Language

Sung in French with English surtitles

Running time

Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval.

Please note

This production contains adult themes, sexual references, depictions of violence against women, and loud noises.

The ultimate femme fatale is back, in a brand new island performance in the middle of Sydney Harbour.

Carmen tosses her hair, stamps her feet and the whole world falls under her spell.

Revel in the irresistible Spanish tunes, sultry story and dark undercurrent of Carmen. You’ll hear the flirty Habanera and famous Toreador song amid a spectacle that features motorbike stunts, crashed cars and fireworks.

Your night begins with a ferry ride across the glittering water to the world-heritage listed sanctuary of Cockatoo Island. Step off the boat and you’re surrounded by layers of history. Once a meeting place for the Eora Nation, the site is now dotted with the industrial relics of a century of ship-building and architectural marvels dating back to Sydney’s convict past.

Today, the island is a world-class contemporary arts venue, hosting everything from the Biennale of Sydney to live concert performances. It’s the perfect backdrop for Bizet’s gritty tale of fate and freedom.

Raise a glass with friends and grab a snack from an array of pop up bars and eateries on the foreshore before settling in under the stars for an unforgettable night out.

Cast & Creative

Director
Conductor
Set and Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Choreographer
Carmen
Carmen Topciu (25, 27, 30 Nov and 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16,18 Dec)
Sian Sharp (26, 29 Nov and 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 Dec)
Don José
Roberto Aronica (25, 27, 30 Nov and 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16,18 Dec)
Diego Torre (26, 29 Nov and 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 Dec)
Escamillo
Daniel Sumegi (25, 27, 30 Nov and 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16,18 Dec)
Alexander Sefton (26, 29 Nov and 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 Dec)
Micaëla
Danita Weatherstone (25, 27, 30 Nov and 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16,18 Dec)
Rebecca Gulinello (26, 29 Nov and 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 Dec)
Frasquita
Jane Ede (25 Nov–4 Dec)
Esther Song (6 Dec–18 Dec)
Mercédès
Remendado
Dancairo
Zuniga
Morales