Danger lurks in every note of this breathtaking revival of Bizet's scandalous 1875 opera, “Carmen.”
Carmen, Bizet - 150th Anniversary in Versailles
Royal Opera of Versailles
Opera
Get ready for a daring reimagining of Bizet’s timeless classic that turns everything you thought you knew about Carmen upside down.
Eight powerhouse male dancers glide, flip, and smolder their way through visionary choreographer Philippe Lafeuille’s electrifying spectacle, blending balletic grace with flamenco fire and jaw-dropping acrobatics. Gender norms are playfully shattered; Antonio Macipe’s soaring operatic vocals intertwine with the raw energy of street dance, and the iconic "Habanera" is reborn with stunning physicality—crafting a whirlwind of controlled chaos that would leave even Bizet speechless.
A bold exploration of desire, power, and identity, this is Carmen redefined—daring, dazzling, and utterly unforgettable!
(Director), (Choreographer), Antoine Audras, Lucas Radziejewski, Jean-Baptiste Plumeau, Antonin Cattaruzza, Phanuel Erdmann, Samir M’Kirech, Jordan Kindell, Stéphane Vitrano, Antonio Macipe (Singer), (Composer)