Carlos Acosta’s Acosta Danza company has announced a new tour of Carlos Acosta’s ballet adaptation of Bizet’s opera Carmen.
The tour of Carlos Acosta’s Carmen will start at London’s Richmond Theatre on 8 April 2026, and then visit Aylesbury, Manchester, Brighton and Woking.
Carlos Acosta’s Carmen first premiered in 2024, and retains the story’s universal and timeless themes in a stripped back setting. It also features Bizet’s famous melodies including Escamillo’s ‘Toreador Song’, Carmen’s ‘Habanera’, Don José’s ‘Flower Song’ and many more.
The production will be performed by a 20-strong company of dancers including Adria Díaz, Amisaday Naara, Daniela Urgelles, Thalia Cardin, Cynthia Laffertté, Melisa Moreda, Wendy Friol, Ofelia Semanat, Carolina Castillo, Maria del Carmen, Heidy Diaz, Frank Isaac, Leandro Fernández, Brandy Martinez, Alexander Arias, Aniel Pazos, Paul Brando, Anthony Silot, Edgar Zayas and Guest Artist Alejandro Silva.
In Carmen, Don José falls in love with Carmen and sacrifices everything to be with her. When Carmen becomes infatuated with the toreador Escamillo, she loses interest in Don José, whose love quickly turns to murderous jealousy.
The creative team for Carmen includes Set and Costume Designer Tim Hatley, Lighting Designer Peter Mumford and Video Designer Nina Dunn.
Carlos Acosta said in a statement: “I am delighted to be touring my production of Carmen in 2026. For this full-length ballet I had the pleasure of being reunited with the original creative team of Tim Hatley and Peter Mumford as well as being joined by Nina Dunn who has augmented the production value of the work by introducing some really amazing visual projections. Bringing all these elements together alongside the memorable score of Shchedrin and Bizet makes for a vibrant and exciting production. I also take great joy and pride in seeing my amazing Acosta Danza dancers flourish as we continue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the company.”
Cuban-born Carlos Acosta is director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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