Carlos Acosta's Fresh Take On Carmen Storms On UK Tour Next Year

Legendary dancer and ballet director Carlos Acosta brings his own breath-taking vision of the timeless operatic classic, coming on tour around the UK next year. Telling the extraordinary tale of love, desire, and dangerous jealousy, Carmen contains some of the most beloved musical motifs in classical music, and is beautifully reimagined by Acosta's expert hand.

What Is The Story?

Don Jose thinks he has found the one when he falls head over heels for the mesmerising Carmen - throwing his whole life aside to be with her seems like a small sacrifice. But when Carmen meets toreador Escamillo, she quickly feels the burning of desire and starts to drift away from Don Jose. As he sees Carmen slipping from him, Don Jose's feelings shift from love to the dark pangs of jealousy - and things could soon turn violent...