Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
A dance thriller set in 1950s America, loosely based on Bizet's opera, is coming to Canterbury. This award-winning production combines vivid storytelling with a passionately dramatic score.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
10 Nov 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
The Marlowe Theatre (Canterbury)
On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Matthew Bourne's The Car Man will arrive at The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, running until Saturday, 14 November 2026. This award-winning production is a dance thriller that combines vivid storytelling with a passionately dramatic score, featuring Terry Davies' music and Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite.
The story is set in a 1950s American garage-diner, where the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger sparks a spiral of greed, lust, betrayal, and revenge among the inhabitants. With its themes of heat, desire, and passion, The Car Man is a production that will ignite your senses.
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures brings this production to life, with a unique blend of dance and drama that sets it apart from other performances. For those interested in attending, tickets and details are available with the button beside this article.
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