Carmen

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Event Carmen
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 16 September 2004
Last Date 25 September 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The world's number one opera never dims in its fiery appeal. Its music is constantly thrilling, its tragic drama compelling. Above all there is the most unforgettable "bad girl" of opera, the teasing and strong-willed gypsy Carmen.

Men are fascinated by Carmen, and she knows it. One of them is the soldier Don Jose, who deserts his lover and throws away his career while under Carmen's spell. But as Carmen tires of him and looks instead to a glamorous bullfighter, she finds herself caught in a lethal trap of passion.

With its parade of cigarette girls, soldiers, toreadors and dazzling
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Related Events
  • Is part of tour Carmen , Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 7 October 2004
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Sarah Castle Performer
Works
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 213148