‘shimmers with every one of the company’s strengths’The Stage
‘tense and atmospheric production’The Guardian
‘rousingly splendid’Bachtrack
Performance prices, dates, times and cast are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are starting prices.
Carmen Opera Creative Team 2025
-
Clelia Cafiero
Conductor
Performance dates 8, 11, 15, 17, 23 October 2025 -
Olivia Clarke
Conductor
Performance dates 25, 29, 31 October; 3, 5 November 2025 -
Calixto Bieito
Original Director
-
Jamie Manton
Revival Director
-
Haruka Kuroda
Intimacy and Fight Director
-
Alfons Flores
Set Designer
-
Mercè Paloma
Costume Designer
-
Bruno Poet
Lighting Designer
-
Marc Rosette
Revival Light Designer
-
Christopher Cowell
Translator
Carmen Opera Cast 2025
Carmen Videos



FAQs
The opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is a romantic opera with elements of tragedy. It’s often categorised as an opéra comique, which traditionally includes spoken dialogue – but Carmen stands out for its dramatic intensity and darker themes, making it a blend of romance, drama and tragedy. Learn more about different types of opera in our beginner’s guide to opera genres.
Carmen is an opera, not a ballet. However, some productions may include dance or ballet sequences as part of the staging, as flamenco and other forms of dance are integral to the story’s Spanish setting.
While Carmen is set in Spain, the opera was originally written by French composer Georges Bizet and performed in French. At ENO, however, we perform Carmen in English, with surtitles displayed above the stage.
Carmen’s running time at ENO’s London Coliseum is roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes, which includes a 25-minute interval.
To watch an ENO performance of Carmen at the London Coliseum in 2025, tickets range between £9.75 and £199, depending on your chosen seating area. Don’t forget to explore our fantastic ways to save, including free tickets for under 21s and discounts for under 35s.
Our suggested age guidance for Carmen is 15+. While the opera features themes of passion, jealousy and violence, it can be a captivating experience for older children. Alternatively, productions like Cinderella (La Cenerentola) or HMS Pinafore may be more suitable for younger audiences.
Book tickets to ENO’s Carmen opera at the London Coliseum in 2025, located in the heart of London’s West End.