Killing Carmen
In German, French and English language with surtitles
Stage direction: Nils Strunk, Lukas Schrenk
Premiere: October 1, 2025
"I have already been warned that I should fear for my life," explains Carmen – foreseeing her own fate – in the finale of Bizet's "Opera of all Operas". A few minutes later, she is dead, stabbed by her recently beloved Don José. A crime of passion or a societal crisis? Does Carmen's death symbolize the death of freedom itself? What void does she leave behind? What happens next?
After their two successful productions Die Zauberflöte – The Opera but Not the Opera and Schachnovelle at the Burgtheater, Nils Strunk and Lukas Schrenk are now engaging with a repertoire classic for the Volksoper. Together with musician Gabriel Cazes, they are developing a new adaptation of Carmen for a cross-genre ensemble. Bizet’s famous melodies meet various music styles: jazz, flamenco, western, musical, pop, chanson, and much more.
Tickets & Info
- +43 1 51444-3670 (Information)
- +43 1 513 1 513 (tickets with credit card)
- tickets@volksoper.at
Current Dates
- Wed. 01 Oct 2025, 8 p.m.
- Tue. 14 Oct 2025, 8 p.m.
- Tue. 21 Oct 2025, 8 p.m.
- Mon. 27 Oct 2025, 8 p.m.
- Wed. 26 Nov 2025, 8 p.m.
- Wed. 10 Dec 2025, 8 p.m.
- Wed. 17 Dec 2025, 8 p.m.