Carmen in Edinburgh?

[SheilaC]

Today's Guardian has a photo of Osipova, Kittelberger and (Isaac) Hernandez rehearsing for a new production of Carmen to be shown in Edinburgh this December. I've not spotted a reference to it on the forum and have checked the main theatres in Edinburgh, but can't find any info. Does anyone know anything about it?  Given the participants it could be a Sadler's Wells venture, like The Mother, which Osipova did (in Manchester??) one December, prior to a showing at the Wells the next summer.

[Jane S]

This, probably?

 

"Ballet dancers Natalia Osipova alongside Isaac Hernandez as they perform a routine during a photo call ahead of the world premiere of a contemporary dance production of Carmen at The Exchange, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, in Edinburgh. The new production of the classic opera by Didy Veldman is presented by Bird and Carrot Productions in association with The Pleasance."

 

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/uk-world/2622296/news-in-pictures-september-27th-2021/

[alison]

Oh, please tell me that's Veldman's production which she originally did for Northern Ballet?  I really liked that one, and regretted its loss to the repertory.

 

I'm sure it's not an opera production, despite what the blurb may say.

[Sabine0308]

Isaac Hernandez posted pictures today on his ig account:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXjkPsj62R/?utm_medium=copy_link

[FionaM]

More information at the theatre’s webpage

https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/carmen#overview

 

Carmen

Bird&Carrot in association with the Pleasance

17th Dec 2021 - 18th Dec 2021

Pentland Theatre - Pleasance at EICC

7:30pm

• OVERVIEW

Overview

A breathtakingly spectacular interpretative dance drama, based on Georges Bizet's classic opera, Carmen, starring Natalia Osipova.

This Christmas, Bird&Carrot and the Pleasance are delighted to present one of the most popular operas ever written. Bizet’s Carmen tells the tragic story of the downfall of Don José, a soldier seduced by the fiery, daring and uncompromising gypsy.

Since premiering in 1875, Carmen has influenced countless artists, as the subject of multiple adaptations in opera, film, theatre and ballet.

Now, Royal Ballet prima Natalia Osipova and choreographer Didy Veldman present a new adaptation of Bizet’s opera – a ballet combining elements of immersive theatre.

Starring superstar dancers Jason Kittelberger and Isaac Hernandez, emerging stars Eryck Brahmaniaand Hannah Ekholm, and with newly composed music by Dave Price.

The story of Carmen is reimagined in this incredible collaboration of theatre, dance and music, but it remains a passionate tale of love, self doubt and ultimately murder.

With strong theatricality and a quirky sense of humour, Carmen shines new light on a timeless classic.

Two performances only, book now for Christmas

 

[FionaM]

Jason Kittelberger … superstar dancer ? 

[Jan McNulty]

WOW - Eryck Brahmania - he IS a dancing superstar in my eyes.  It would be worth a trip just to see him (although why he is described as an "emerging star" is beyond me.

[alison]

I wondered that, too.  Wondered if I was getting the first name wrong, and it was someone from a different generation.

[Sim]

Despite the wonderful dancers, I am not sure I can face yet another iteration of Carmen!  I think Carlos Acosta’s version was the final nail in the coffin for me…🤦🏻‍♀️