Carmen Sizzles

On Monday, 9 November 2026, the Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, in Cross, will host the RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: Carmen. This event is a cinematic screening of the Royal Opera's production of Carmen, directed by Damiano Michieletto and featuring an all-star cast.

• The production boasts an impressive cast, including Ginger Costa-Jackson in the title role, Russell Thomas as Don José, and Adriana González, Alexander Vinogradov, and Barnaby Rea in supporting roles. • Damiano Michieletto's direction brings a searing light to the story, highlighting the themes of lust, violence, and destructive desire that drive the plot of Bizet's opera. • The score, conducted by Sesto Quatrini following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, is electrifying and sensual, perfectly capturing the passion and intensity of the story.

For those interested in attending, tickets and details can be found with the button beside this article. With its talented cast, scorching production, and captivating score, this cinematic screening of Carmen is sure to be an unmissable event for opera fans and newcomers alike.