Soho Theatre: Olivier Winner OperaUpClose; Bizet's Carmen, £25 seats @ £13, 15/8

The idea of seeing and hearing a heady, wild opera like 'Carmen' up close is exciting enough. This August we can find out what it's really like!

Together for the first time:

• OperaUpClose, the future of opera in the UK

• Bizet's Carmen, a compelling story and irresistible musical score

• Soho Theatre, the most innovative theatre space in the West End

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CARMEN THE REVIEWS "This production is genuinely thought-provoking. And that is just what OperaUpClose should be doing." The Independent

"The essence of Carmen is here, delivered with energy and panache.' Daily Telegraph

"A compelling version of Bizet’s impassioned masterpiece that punches well above its pared-down weight." The Stage

"Carmen as a modern fable. The kind of perceptive portrait rarely found in traditional opera houses." Evening Standard

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THE PLOT

Carmen captivates and provokes, disturbing the composure of everyone she encounters.

Sparks fly when she meets José, but as her passion cools, his turns to obsession.

Can he control his feelings or the woman who inspired them? Will Carmen give up her freedom for anyone?

This tantalizing new production takes place in a torrid South American landscape where small-town boredom can turn nasty.

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TICKETS / TIMES

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The performance starts at 2pm.

Collect tickets from your organiser at the venue.

Tickets: £25

With us: £13 incl paypal fee

Exclusive discount of £12 per ticket

30 places available

Running time: around 2 hrs 30 mins with an interval

Seating is unallocated.

Note we also have seats for 22nd August, Saturday 2pm at £13. (https://www.meetup.com/Lets-Do-London/events/224555623/)

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• Hot Tickets in August: Evening Standard

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OPERA UP CLOSE

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'OperaUpClose is leading an artistic revolution' - The Sunday Times

OperaUpClose has developed a reputation for intimate, surprising stagings which demand detailed, truthful acting from the singers without compromising on musical standards, always with razor-sharp new English translations and inventive orchestrations.

The company was founded in 2009, has produced 21 operas, was the resident company at the King’s Head Theatre in London (2010 – 2015), is an associate company of Soho Theatre and tours across the UK and internationally.

Our members group attended OperaUpClose productions last year and in 2015:

• Absolutely fantastic production! One of the best things I have seen in a while.

• An unadulterated joy, sublime and funny in equal measure.

• It was a fantastic evening, I have been to opera many times, but I really loved being so close to the artists and be able to really feel it. I will definitely recommend them to everyone I know.

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PREVIOUSLY AT SOHO THEATRE

OperaUpClose first went to Soho Theatre with their totally perfect staging of La Boheme. It earned theatre awards and critical acclaim.

WINNER OF THE OLIVIER AWARD
Best New Opera Production 2011

WINNER OF THE WHATSONSTAGE.COM (http://www.whatsonstage.com/) AWARD
Best Off West-End Production 2011

Madly Brilliant -The Times

A Masterstroke -The Guardian

Puccini without a safety net - Evening Standard

Opera with the gloves off - Whatsonstage.com

A huge artistic success - New York Times

CRITICS' CHOICE: The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent on Sunday

SOHO THEATRE

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'Its cool blue neon lights, front-of-house café and late-night shows may blend it into the Soho landscape, but since taking up residence on Dean Street in 2000 Soho Theatre has made quite a name for itself.' Time Out

Bang in the creative heart of London, Soho Theatre is a major new writing theatre and a writers’ development organisation of national significance. With a programme spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret and writers’ events and home to a lively bar, Soho Theatre owns its own Central London venue. Under the joint leadership of Soho’s Artistic Director Steve Marmion and Executive Director Mark Godfrey, Soho Theatre now welcomes 167,000 people a year.

The nearest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square.

The bar/cafe is open from 9.30am – 1am, Monday to Saturday.

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PLEASE NOTE

It is a condition of attending our events that members are discreet and do not disclose the discount given to other audience members. This applies to Members and to their guests. You will have paid less for your ticket than the rest of the audience. We must take seriously any behaviour that jeopardises our relationship with London venues.