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First Look: London ENO production of Carmen at The Coliseum
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The [**2019/20 ENO season**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/english-national-opera-2019-20-season-programme-announced-including-7-new-productions) is beginning to heat up with the release of first-look production photos of **Georges Bizet**'s [***Carmen***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/opera/1169/carmen-tickets.aspx) alongside a [**breathtaking video**](https://twitter.com/theatre_direct/status/1229750899804983297) of Lithuanian operatic mezzo-soprano **Justina Gringytė** performing the famed aria "Habanera." *Carmen* is now playing a strictly limited run at the [**London Coliseum**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/122/london-coliseum.aspx) **until 27 February 2020**. Take a look at the cast in our gallery below.
### *Carmen* must end 27 February 2020!
**Calixto Bieito**'s spectacular West End production of *Carmen* explores the relationships between the sexes set during the tail-end of Franco's regime in the 1970s. The Bizet [**opera**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/opera) is one of the most popular and widely staged operas of all time and will often be seen in the repertoire's of opera houses all around the world.
The tale of a woman craving love whilst invoking a hunger in the men that surround her is as captivating as it is consuming. The brilliant score is backed by a clever libretto from **Ludovic Halévy** and **Henri Meilhac**, resulting in a piece that is bursting at the seams with infectious rhythms and melodies.
### *Carmen* 2020 ENO cast
The 2020 London Coliseum production of *Carmen* stars **Justina Gringyte **in the titular role alongside **Sean Panikkar** as José, **David Butt Philip** as José on 25 and 27 Feb, **Ashley Riches** as Escamillio, **Nardus Williams** as Micaela, **Keel Watson** as Zuniga, **Alex Otterburn** as Morales, **Ellie Laugharne** as Frasquita, **Samantha Price** as Mercedes, **Matthew Durkan** as Dancairo, and **John Findon** as Remendado.
### *Carmen* 2020 ENO creative team
The [**ENO**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/english-national-opera) production of *Carmen* is conducted by **Valentina Peleggi** and is directed by **Jamie Manton** with original direction by **Calixto Bieito**. It features set design by **Alfons Flores**, costume design by **Merce Paloma**, lighting design by **Bruno Poet**, and an English translation by **Christopher Cowell**.
## *Carmen* London Coliseum tickets available from £24 and up!
Don't miss one of the greatest operas of all time, sung live in English on the London Coliseum stage. *Carmen* starring Justina Gringyte is only playing for a limited time, so be sure to book your tickets early to secure the best available seats now whilst stocks last!