Bridport Electric Palace
Sung in French with English subtitles.
Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.
Music GEORGES BIZET
Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY
Conductor SESTO QUATRINI
Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO
Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN
Costume Designer CARLA TETI
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI
Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO
Sunday 15 November at 2pm
Running time: 215 minutes
Age Restriction: 12A
Ticket Price: Adults £17.50 (£18.50 on the door) / Under 16’s £11.50 (£12.50 on the door)
Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901
www.electricpalace.org.uk
