COLISEUM, LONDON

CARMEN One of the best-loved operas of al time, Bizet’s Carmen is a passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal. Calixto Bieito’s stunning production is set during the dying days of Franco’s Spain and features mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte in the title role. Sung in English. Go to: eno. org

TO 03 JULY 2015 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON

DON GIOVANNI In Mozart’s classic opera Don Giovanni travels through Europe seducing women, accompanied by his long-suffering servant Leporello. But when he commits murder, he unleashes a dark power beyond his control. Directed by Kasper Holten. Go to: roh. org. uk

TO 16 JULY 2015 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON

LA BOHEME Puccini’s classic opera set in bohemian Paris of the 1830s tells the passionate and ill-fated love affair between penniless poet Rodolfo and Mimi. Go to: roh. org. uk

18 JULY 2015 TO 19 OCTOBER 2015 SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

BAILEY’S STARDUST This showcase of the work of legendary photographer David Bailey includes icons such as Mick Jagger and Francis Bacon, as well as pictures from his Democracy project in which visitors to his studio were asked if they would agree to be photographed naked. Go to: nationalgalleries. orgportraitgallery