“Impressive stunts and tongue in cheek flourishes”: The Guardian

A former soldier finds himself in a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the target of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a young girl. This comedy action thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever- popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

Sung in French with English subtitles.

Cast:

Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON

Don José RUSSELL THOMAS

Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ

Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV

Zuniga BARNABY REA

Creatives:

Music GEORGES BIZET

Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY

Conductor SESTO QUATRINI

Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO

Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN

Costume Designer CARLA TETI

Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI

Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO

Daniel Craig makes his electrifying debut as James Bond in the film that reinvented 007 for a new generation. Newly promoted to double-O status, Bond is sent after Le Chiffre, a banker to international terrorists whose fortunes now depend on a high-stakes poker tournament at Montenegro’s Casino Royale. Enter Treasury agent Vesper Lynd, charged with keeping an eye on Bond and the millions he is gambling. Stylish, brutal and unexpectedly emotional, Martin Campbell’s acclaimed reboot strips away the gadgets to reveal a younger, more vulnerable Bond, while delivering spectacular action, a formidable villain and all the glamour you could want from 007.

This showing is in conjunction with local restaurant, Five Little Pigs, who are providing a Bond-themed ticket/meal package for both the matinee and evening screening. Click here for full details and to buy package tickets.

The name’s Bond, James Bond. Daniel Craig makes his explosive 007 debut as a newly promoted agent facing Mads Mikkelsen’s Le Chiffre across the poker table at Casino Royale. With Eva Green as the unforgettable Vesper Lynd, this stylish, thrilling and surprisingly emotional reboot changed Bond for a new generation.