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The Car Man

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man returns with a thrilling score and a gripping tale of desire and betrayal.

Tuesday 28th July - Saturday 29th August 2026
Various times

Tuesday 28th July - Saturday 29th August 2026
Various times

The Car Man

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About The Car Man

The Car Man at Sadler's Wells Theatre is Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance production, loosely based on Bizet’s opera Carmen. It is set in a 1950s garage-diner in the American Mid-West, where the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger unsettles a small town and drives events towards greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.

The production combines Matthew Bourne’s storytelling with a score by Terry Davies, featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen). It is presented as a dance thriller and is part of New Adventures’ repertoire.

Key facts: Running time is 1 hour 55 minutes, including one 20 minute interval. Recommended for ages 12+; strictly no under 5s.

Before you book

This production uses haze and theatrical smoke effects, and includes a gunshot effect. It is recommended for ages 12+ and strictly no under 5s are allowed.

No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN


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Venue Address

Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

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