Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Running time: 1hr 30 mins (may vary by 20 minutes due to changes, intervals, and/or encores)
Age Restrictions: This production is recommended for ages 10+
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Prosper Mérimée’s timeless story of love, passion and murder leaps offstage to merge with the real lives of the show’s dancers in this contemporary adaptation.
Bird&Carrot presents the London premiere of Carmen, starring international ballet superstars Natalia Osipova (The Royal Ballet) and Isaac Hernández.
Created by acclaimed Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman, this show allows the audience to see the characters of Carmen, Don José and Escamillo not only on stage, but also offstage, where dancers foster their own relationships.
The famous story that they have been re-enacting is slowly entering their everyday lives. Using hilarious quick changes, the dancers move in and out of character, making reality less certain.
With strong physical movement language, theatricality and a quirky sense of humour, this production bursts with energy and shines a new light on multi-award winning Natalia Osipova.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
Queen Elizabeth Hall reopened in April 2018 following almost three years of renovations with world class, environmentally-improved new facilities for audiences and artists. The buildin is also home to Purcell Room a smaller, more intimate space.
The design led by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios), focused on refurbishing the auditoria, foyer and artists’ back of house facilities. Improved access, ventilation and lighting systems, and new production infrastructure enhance the experience for audience and performers alike. New leather upholstery revitalises the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room’s distinctive and comfortable seating.
Travel by train: Waterloo Mainline Station. Nearest tube: Waterloo Underground Station
