Thomas Mitchells and Chris Britton | Carmen
Thomas Mitchells and Chris Britton will be part of the ensemble in the UK premiere of the musical version of Carmen at The Union Theatre.
This original musical will adapt the plot, score and characters of Bizet’s opera Carmen to tell a new love story set amidst events in Francesco Goya’s paintings of the Dos de Mayo Uprising in 1808.
Gypsy freedom-fighter, Carmen, is adept at seducing low-ranking enemy soldiers to learn military secrets during Napoleon’s invasion of Spain and relaying them to the student resistance. She takes great pride in never falling in love herself but as she attempts to trick an officer, revolution, treachery and violence grip the city and they are plunged into a passionate, destructive romance.
Set against a back drop of Spain’s Peninsular War with the French this Carmen is a celebration of revolutionary fervour, rebellion on the Spanish streets and the spirit of those who fight for independence.
The deeply troubled painter Francesco Goya, battling black depression and the loss of his hearing, wanders amidst student rebels, gypsy resistance fighters, invaders and deserters – and the events which so dramatically skewered his view of Madrid.
CREATIVES
Director
Phil Willmott
Choreography
Adam Haigh
Set Design
Justin Williams
Costume Design
Penn O’Gara
PERFORMANCES
- DATES7th February – 10th March 2018
- TIMESTuesday to Saturday @ 7.30pm
- Saturday & Sunday @ 2.30pm