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Carmen introduces Don Jose to her camp and a life of robbery and violence. Starring Candis Nergaard and William Ash.

Carmen introduces Don Jose to her camp and a life of robbery and violence.

Prosper Mérimée's novella Carmen is best known for the Bizet opera it later inspired.

Dan Allum takes the original story as his inspiration for this exciting and powerful fresh interpretation.

Starring Candis Nergaard.

With original music and songs in Romany and English by Dan Allum.

Musical arrangement by James Fortune.

Carmen ...... Candis Nergaard
Don Jose ...... William Ash
Garcia ...... Neil Bell
Miriah ......Harriet Chandler Judd
Lucas ...... Declan Wilson
Roderigo ...... Stephen Hoyle
Officer/Captain ...... Roger Morlidge

Producer/Director: Charlotte Riches

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

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15 minutes

Last on

Thu 27 Feb 202503:45

Credits

RoleContributor
CarmenCandis Nergaard
Don JoseWilliam Ash
GarciaNeil Bell
MiriahHarriet Chandler Judd
LucasDeclan Wilson
RoderigoStephen Hoyle
OfficerRoger Morlidge
CaptainRoger Morlidge
DirectorCharlotte Riches
ProducerCharlotte Riches
AdaptorDan Allum
AuthorProsper Merimee

Broadcasts

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  • Thu 27 Feb 202503:45