The Meridian Season of Carmen 2010

RNZB Artist Abigail Boyle
Photography by Ross Brown

Her allure is the stuff of legend. The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Meridian Season of Carmen is guaranteed to heat up the winter months.

Against a backdrop of modern-day Rio de Janeiro and set to George Bizet’s famous score, this is dramatic dance theatre at its best.

This highly visual, contemporary take on a classic story sees Carmen working in a cigarette factory by day. By night, you’ll find her hanging out with a dodgy crowd of small-time crooks at the seedy Bar Pastia. Sultry and ruthless, Carmen uses her seductive powers to devastating effect. Able to disarm with a sideward glance, the independent and strong-willed Carmen manipulates every situation to her favour.

When José makes the mistake of falling in love with Carmen, things spiral out of control. Caught between duty and desire, José’s uncontrollable desire for the dismissive Carmen can only lead to disaster.

Meridian CEO Tim Lusk says Carmen will certainly add some spice to 2010. “It’s appropriate that, as a power company, we are sponsoring this electrifying production of Carmen. We are delighted that our 11 year association with the RNZB continues to bring this standard of dance to New Zealanders.”

First performed by the RNZB in 2002 and choreographed by Dutch-born Didy Veldman, this production of Carmen canvasses a variety of genres and will appeal to lovers of theatre, music, dance, and design.

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