Carmen in Flamenco, created and choreographed by Jorge Mazzini, offers a bold reinterpretation of the legendary heroine Carmen, told entirely through the language of flamenco. Drawing inspiration from the original story, the production explores themes of freedom, desire, jealousy, and destiny—central elements of both the Carmen myth and flamenco tradition.

The performance combines expressive dance, rhythmic footwork, and dramatic gestures with live flamenco music, including guitar, percussion, and vocals. Each character is defined through movement and rhythm, allowing the story to unfold with emotional clarity and intensity. Rather than following an operatic or classical ballet structure, the production embraces the raw, visceral energy of flamenco, highlighting its deep connection to passion and tragedy.

Carmen in Flamenco is a striking theatrical experience that honors Spanish cultural roots while presenting a contemporary, emotionally charged vision of one of the most iconic female figures in performing arts.

The first scene is set in a street in Seville, where the dancing of a crowd is interrupted by a girl being chased by Carmen. Their fight is only stopped by the arrival of Don José, who assists Carmen's defeated opponent. As he is about to arrest Carmen he is struck by her allure and arranges an assignation for later. That evening in the tavern Don José enters and dances a zapateado to the music of the habanera. Carmen next appears and dances, ending at Don José's feet; he lifts her up and they go up to the bedroom. The customers dance and when Carmen and Don José return they join in before José wraps Carmen in his cape and they go off.

The third scene is in Carmen's bedroom. After a passionate duet, three of Carmen's friends come in and invite her to go outside. At night in the street, Carmen, Don José and the friends prepare to rob a passer-by. Using a dagger Carmen has given him, Don José stabs a man, and after the women have taken his purse, they all flee.

The final scene is set outside the bull-ring where girls await the arrival of their hero, the toreador. He enters and greets them but is fascinated by the indifference shown by Carmen. José enters and notices their looks. The toreador moves into the arena whereupon Don José threatens Carmen, and in a fight to the death he overcomes her. As she dies, hats are tossed from the bull-ring to land at his feet.