Carmen Tickets
About Carmen
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel.
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.
We have four extraordinary Carmens performing over the course of the season: Danielle de Niese opens the season with a spectacular role debut, followed by international star Rihab Chaieb, and locals Sian Sharp and Angela Hogan. They lead a cast of absolutely dynamic singers, making this one of the opera events of the year.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Start date
10th July, 2025
End date
19th September, 2025
Categories
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about Carmen
Conductor: Lidiya Yankovskaya (10 Jul-4 Aug), Natalie Murray Beale (7 Aug-6 Sep) & Tahu Matheson (9-19 Sep)
Director: Anne-Louise Sarks
Set & Costume Designer: Marg Horwell
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
CAST
Carmen: Danielle de Niese (10 Jul–4 Aug), Rihab Chaieb (7 Aug–1 Sep), Sian Sharp (3–11 Sep) & Angela Hogan (13–19 Sep)
Don José: Abraham Bretón (10 Jul–4 Aug), Young Woo Kim (7 Aug–1 Sep) & Diego Torre (3–19 Sep)
Escamillo: Andrii Kymach (10 Jul–4 Aug) & Phillip Rhodes (7 Aug–19 Sep)
Micaëla: Jennifer Black (10 Jul–4 Aug, 3–19 Sep) & Stacey Alleaume (7 Aug–1 Sep)
Performed with: Opera Australia Orchestra & 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 Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Carmen?
Carmen tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for Carmen?
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