Carmen – Ballet Flamenco de Catalunya

Carmen -- Ballet Flamenco de Catalunya Carmen -- an impassioned classic with the power of modern flamenco The story of Carmen -- about love, freedom, jealousy and tragic passion -- has captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. In January, Ballet Flamenco de Catalunya takes the stage at Göta Lejon in Stockholm with their modern interpretation of the timeless classic.

Ballet Flamenco de Catalunya's Carmen combines flamenco's raw emotional power with ballet's expressiveness and brings Prosper Mérimée's well-known story into our time. In this interpretation, Carmen is not just a passionate woman, but above all a symbol of freedom and courage -- a woman who defends the right to live on her own terms.

Alongside love, desire and jealousy, questions arise about equality and the right to make one's own choices. With intense rhythms, virtuoso dancing and strong emotional expression, Carmen's dramatic story unfolds on stage.

Dance, music and theatre come together in a visually impressive production where the classic takes on new life and the power of flamenco is set free. The production is created by award-winning dancer and choreographer David Gutiérrez Molina, founder and artistic director of Ballet Flamenco de Catalunya.

Gutiérrez began dancing flamenco at the age of four and won the prize for best flamenco soloist at Gibraltar's flamenco festival at 16 years old. Since then, he has taken the company to stages across Europe, Asia and America.

In his choreography, flamenco tradition meets modern and innovative stage language. Carmen is a captivating dance experience where one of the world's most famous stories comes to life in flamenco's rhythm.

Göta Lejon, Stockholm, 20 January 2027 Duration: approximately 2 hours including interval.