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Head to the Kings Theatre in Southsea for a tale of passion, sexual jealousy and death - with truly unforgettable and timeless arias.

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production, featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Starring Ukrainian mezzo-soprano’s Natalia Matveeva and Irina Sproglis.*

This dazzling production, with orchestra, features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including 'The Toreador's Song', Carmen's enticing 'Habanera', and Don José's lyrical 'Flower Song' in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. It has been described as "passionaty and sultry" by The Observer and "hot-blooded, a joy" by The Independent.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

*Cast subject to change.