The Meridian Season of Carmen - Royal New Zealand Ballet
Carmen is the stuff of legend. Ruthless, fiercely independent and passionate, she manipulates every situation to her favour.
Performed to Georges Bizet's classic score, the Royal New Zealand Ballet brings to life the story of the world's most famous man-eater in a vibrant, contemporary dance work.
Set in the metropolis of modern-day Rio de Janeiro, Carmen works in a cigarette factory by day and hangs out with a gang of low-life criminals by night. When José makes the mistake of falling in love with Carmen, things spiral out of control. As José's world falls apart, Carmen's desire to live life on her terms sets a course that can only lead to disaster.
Choreographed by Didy Veldman for the UK's Northern Ballet Theatre (Dracula), Carmen is dramatic dance theatre at its best.
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The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of 32 dynamic dancers, performing an eclectic repertoire of outstanding dance, for national and international audiences, whilst continuing to build a style that is ultimately unique to this Company and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The demands of our audience, particularly within New Zealand, mean that we present an eclectic repertoire of choreographic styles, from 19th century classics to 21st century contemporary works. Our aim is to present dance of outstanding quality.
We want to attract New Zealand and international dancers, choreographers and designers who will nurture and grow a company of international acclaim.
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