First Look at the ENO’s production of Carmen

Production photos of Calixto Bieito’s Carmen at English National Opera

First Look at Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of Carmen which is currently playing at the ENO. Set during the dying days of Franco’s Spain, Bizet’s Carmen is a passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal.  No other opera boasts as popular a following .

Carmen plays a strictly limited season until 3 July 2015 at the ENO.

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Photos by Roy Tan

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