Sebastian Nevols

Sebastian Nevols photographed the artwork for Damiano Michieletto's searing new production of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

One of opera’s most notorious free spirits, Carmen is a rebel with a passionate cause – she wants to live and love in her own way. Though Carmen warns Don José not to love her, he gives up his job, reputation and girlfriend Micaëla for her. Soon bored of Don José's obsessive nature, Carmen moves on to celebrity toreador Escamillo. What she doesn’t anticipate is the searing jealousy that will be unleashed in her former lover. 

Carmen will be performed at the Royal Opera House from April 5th through May 31, 2024.