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