Carmen Tickets
About Carmen
Who is this woman that turns every head?
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle.
The music has it all: explosions of colour, tender love songs, sensual dances, massive choruses, and always, underneath, the beating pulse of danger.
One of Australia’s great theatre directors, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster.
Australian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role, alongside Diego Torre and American tenor Evan LeRoy Johnson as Don José.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Start date
15th November, 2025
End date
25th November, 2025
Categories
Venue
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Accessibility
Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
More information about Carmen
Conductor: Clelia Cafiero
Director: Anne-Louise Sarks
Set & Costume Designer: Marg Horwell
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
CAST
Carmen: Danielle de Niese (15, 18, 20, 22, 25 Nov) & Sian Sharp (17, 19, 21, 24 Nov)
Don José: Abraham Bretón (15, 18, 20, 22, 25 Nov) & Diego Torre (17, 19, 21, 24 Nov)
Escamillo: Phillip Rhodes (15, 18, 20, 22, 25 Nov) & Luke Gabbedy (17, 19, 21, 24 Nov)
Micaëla: Jennifer Black
Zuniga: Richard Anderson
Remendado: Virgilio Marino
Frasquita: Jane Ede
Performed with: Orchestra Victoria & Opera Australia Chorus
*Subject to change
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Carmen?
Carmen runs for 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Carmen at?
Carmen is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for Carmen?
Carmen tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for Carmen?
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