Carmen - Presented by Ukrainian National Opera
Type:Music
Holywell Street
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7SA
About
Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera
Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English Subtitles
Performed by Dnipro Opera theatre, from Ukraine
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.
After last season’s premier in the UK, we are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre from the Ukraine. This opera and ballet theatre has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and we are excited to bring it back to the UK in our 2024 Opera Season.
Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera.
Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.
The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere, and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters.
The Toreador Song is among the best known of all operatic arias.
The rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes will have you on the edge of your seat, the vibrancy, enthusiasm, and intensity of the performances will reverberate long after the final curtain has fallen.
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
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Concession | £36.20 per concession | |
Standard Entry | £38.20 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Winding Wheel Theatre is in Chesterfield town centre and there are many nearby car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car park.
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle. Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park (Holywell Cross).
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep to left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street). Select right hand lane, then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 10 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre