Yo, Carmen

For years, pioneering flamenco dancer and choreographer María Pagés was unhappy with the depiction of women in Prosper Mérimée’s 19th century novella Carmen and Bizet’s subsequent opera. Finally, in 2014, she was able to translate those thoughts into actions with her powerful dance theatre work Yo, Carmen (I, Carmen). Additionally inspired by the work of female poets from around the world, the show is performed by seven musicians/singers and eight dancers, who turn Carmen into an identifiable everywoman.