Carmen

Carmen by Bizet at the Bastille Opera: A Legendary Opera Reimagined by Calixto Bieito

The Bastille Opera House will present Carmen by Georges Bizet in a production directed by Calixto Bieito, running from February 7 to March 19, 2026. First premiered in 1875, this iconic opera delves into themes of freedom, desire, and destiny through the story of Carmen and Don José.

Carmen: The Ballet de Rome revisits Bizet's opera at the Palais des Congrès

Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma revisits Bizet's Carmen in ballet form, choreographed by Jiří Bubeníček and directed by Manuel Coves. A show to discover on February 21 and 22, 2025 at the Palazzo dei Congressi.

Carmen: Ballet Julien Lestel in a new modern, feminist adaptation

Carmen, the world's most performed opera, is reinvented by ballet artist Julien Lestel in an original, feminist adaptation. Presented by Théâtre Libre, the ballet will be in Paris for just a few days, from April 9 to 20, 2025.

Carmen, a modern retelling by Benjamin Millepied: review and trailer

For his first film, prima ballerina Benjamin Millepied tackles the "Carmen" myth, unveiling a modern, highly personal version of Prosper Mérimée's short story. The feature film, starring Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal, opens in cinemas on June 14, 2023.