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When Don José, a young soldier, meets the sensual and high-spirited Carmen, thoughts of marrying his childhood sweetheart are driven from his mind. But Don José is not the only one to fall for Carmen’s charms, and when she chooses another man, she sets in motion a shocking and unmissable showdown.
It’s a serious production, dark (quite literally so) at times, but it finds provocative ways to prod and poke at the opera’s themes of lust, power, rejection and revenge, to enthralling effect.
It may be a slow starter, but there’s no shortage of drama.
Lacking the exuberance and music hall glamour of some productions of Carmen made this all the more special as a sensitive, intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Wednesday October 7, 2015, until Saturday October 17, 2015. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Thursday October 22, 2015, until Saturday October 24, 2015. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Tuesday October 27, 2015, until Saturday October 31, 2015. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday November 3, 2015, until Saturday November 14, 2015. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival