Sophie Kidwell jumped in mid-rehearsals for the title role of Bizet’s Carmen with IF Opera, and looks forward to making her professional UK debut in 4 performances of this new production, set at the turn of the twentieth century, and staged by James Hurley.

With the Bristol Ensemble, conducted by Oliver Gooch.

In French, with English surtitles.

Premiere on 6th August 2026, followed by 3 further performances on 8th, 12th and 15th August.

4:00pm Restaurant open
4:30pm Gardens open for picnicking
6:45pm Performance starts
10:00pm Approximate end

An opera in four acts.
Running time: three hours 20 minutes with 40-minute interval