We don’t want to think too far ahead into winter and the long, dark nights, but we did think that you might like to know what opera the Torch Theatre has in store for you this November – Royal Opera: Carmen – one of the grandest operas of them all!

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 Georges 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.

Carmen can be seen on the Torch Theatre screen on Tuesday 10 November at 7pm. Tickets: Price: £20.00 | £18.00 CONS | £9.00 U26. Book tickets via the website torchtheatre.co.uk / Box Office: 01646 695267 or click here.