Carmen Reimagined in Athens

Prosper Mérimée’s Carmen, the timeless story of love, passion and murder, returns to the stage in a new contemporary adaptation, merging the real lives of the dancers in this iconic classical ballet.Carmen reimagined through the eyes of acclaimed Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman allows the audience to see the play’s characters – Carmen, Don José and Escamillo – not only in front, but also behind the lights, where the dancers develop their their own relationships, alongside those of the roles they play. The famous story of the classic Carmen, slowly intrudes into their real life.