Created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, the classic and well loved story of Carmen has been injected with his irresistible flair and energy. Acosta's incredibly versatile company of Cuban dancers return, ready to wow with this powerful and passionate ballet, spiked with a Latin twist. Don José falls deeply in love with Carmen and sacrifices everything to be with her. But when Carmen becomes infatuated with toreador Escamillo she spurns Don José, whose love quickly turns to violent jealousy - all with tragic consequences.

Bizet’s Carmen is considered one of the most powerful operas ever written and its gorgeous melodies have a hold on the popular imagination – Escamillo’s Toreador Song, Carmen’s Habanera and Don José’s Flower Song are among the most widely known and enjoyed pieces of Western classical music.

This version of Carmen is set to Rodion Shchedrin's orchestration of Bizet's opera score with additional Cuban music.

Don't miss this electric interpretation of Carmen performed by Acosta's impressive Havana-based company.

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Richmond Theatre

Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ

Richmond (District Line), Overground (SW Trains)

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. Please note we will not be open on days we do not have any performances. See the ‘What’s On’ section for performance times.

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One of the oldest surviving theatres designed by iconic architect Frank Matcham, Richmond Theatre has sat in the heart of the local community since 1899.

The beautiful Grade II-listed venue presents a wide range of quality shows, from pre- and post-West End Drama to record-breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment.

The theatre is also a popular filming location, having been used for film and TV including Finding Neverland, Bugsy Malone, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso.

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Wed 8 Apr - Sat 11 Apr 2026

Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ

1 hour 40 minutes incl. interval

Wed - Sat at 19:30

Sat at 14:30

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