What’s being performed
Carmen, the four-act opera by Georges Bizet, comes to Cines Lys live from the Royal Opera House in London. This Damiano Michieletto production, premiered in 2023, reinterprets the classic with a staging that delves into passion, violence, and destructive desire under the scorching Spanish sun. The screening includes Spanish subtitles (VOSE).
Who’s performing
Mezzosoprano Ginger Costa-Jackson takes on the role of Carmen, the lead character Bizet wrote for a voice of great expressiveness and sensuality. Tenor Russell Thomas portrays Don José, the soldier obsessed with her. The musical direction is led by Sesto Quatrini, who previously conducted this production at the Royal Opera in 2023. The full cast is part of the Royal Ballet & Opera, the resident company of the Royal Opera House.
Schedule and screenings
The live broadcast is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 20:00. Additionally, Cines Lys offers a replay on Sunday, 15 November at 16:00. According to the cinema’s schedule, there was also a prior screening on 3 September 2026 at 19:35, though this was not a live broadcast.
Prices and tickets
The single ticket price is €21, both for the live session and the replay. It is not specified whether this includes any additional material or access to other performances. Tickets are available on the Cines Lys website and at the box office.
