Blackheath Halls Opera: Carmen

When the matador faces the bull — it's a fight to the death.

Surrounded by jealousy, obsession and violence, Carmen too must fight for her freedom — whatever it takes, and whatever it costs.

Bizet's thrilling opera masterpiece is packed with some of the most recognisable operatic music ever written. From the fiery 'Habanera' to the swaggering 'Toreador Song' and the foreboding 'Card Aria' — the score is as dramatic as the story it tells.

Whether you have seen Carmen before or are discovering it for the first time, this production promises a passionate and gritty re-telling of one of the most powerful operatic stories.

Cast:

Carmen Katie Bray

Don José Oliver Johnston

Escamillo Chuma Sijeqa

Micäela Meeta Raval

Zuniga Grant Doyle

Moralès Tom Butler

Frasquita Clare Pooley*

Mércèdes Ilona Nastase*

Remendado Jacq Herbots*

Dancaïre Zac Conibear*

* Trinity Laban Vocal Student

Blackheath Halls Chorus

Blackheath Halls Orchestra

Blackheath Halls Opera Youth Company

Students from Charlton Park Academy (performing on Sun 20 & 27 Sep only)

Composer Georges Bizet

Libretto Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy in an English translation by Christopher Cowell

Musical director Chris Stark

Director Harry Fehr

Set Designer Elliott Squire

Costume Designer Alice McNicholas

Lighting Designer Malcolm Richards