Carmen - behind the scenes
Take a peek backstage
Photographer Graham Carlow was backstage at the final dress rehearsal to capture the show coming to life…
Dmitry Cheblykov (Escamillo) surrounded by dancers and chorus members in a scene from Act II
Deputy Stage Manager Jemma Kaye at the prompt desk
A bull’s head from Act IV, backstage
Stage technicians moving the truck into position for Act I
Rihab Chaieb (Carmen), Esteban Lecoq (Lillas Pastia) and dancers in a scene from Act II
The children’s chorus and Glyndebourne Chorus in Act IV
Stage technicians moving the factory set from Act I
Rihab Chaieb (Carmen) waiting backstage during Act III
The backstage team help the cast take their positions for Act II in Lilas Pastia’s club
A dance scene in Act II
The children’s chorus and dancers take their bows from the bullring set
The cast take their bows at the final dress rehearsal, with conductor Robin Ticciati watching from the orchestra pit
The children’s chorus and dancers at the end of the performance.