Scottish Opera's Sultry and Seductive production of Carmen to play Pitlochry

Beautiful gypsies, obsession, bullfighters and some of the liveliest rhythms in opera . . . it can only be the much loved Carmen. This new production by Scottish Opera will play Pitlochry Festival Theatre on Saturday 23rd October, 8pm.

Set in 1960s Spain, a country firmly entrenched in General Franco's right-wing regime. Women are oppressed, the gypsies ghettoised, the country is riddled with poverty, and black-market smuggling is rife. As a woman wanting to break free, the stakes are high for Carmen. An outspoken gypsy with a beautiful face and a fiery temper, she sets her sights on the soldier Don José. His desire leads him to deny his friends and position and he is soon living a life outside the law. As his relationship with Carmen disintegrates and she leaves him for another, he sets out to prove his love - but Carmen has seen the future in her tarot cards and it isn't a happy one.

Bizet's boldly seductive opera has been one of the world's favourites for over a century. From the sultry Habanera to the naively passionate Flower Song and the rousing Toreador's Song, this will be a fantastic night of opera (sung in English) at the Festival Theatre.

Tickets: £16.50-£22.50 / £5 under 26s are available by calling the box office on 01796 484626 or online.