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Matthew Bourne's The Car Man is a thrilling dance drama set to Bizet's Carmen, reimagined in a 1950s American garage-diner. Watch a glimpse of the production, then book your tickets for Sadler's Wells.
What Your Ticket Includes
Standard admission to Matthew Bourne's The Car Man at Sadler's Wells — a dance thriller set to Bizet's Carmen, with choreography by Matthew Bourne and design by Lez Brotherston.
Age Recommendations
Recommended for ages 12 and above. The production contains mature themes, brief nudity and scenes of a sexual nature.
Best Time to Attend
Matinees are usually the quieter option; evening performances tend to have a livelier atmosphere. Performances run across the week — check the calendar for exact dates and times.
Facilities
Sadler's Wells is a modern theatre with bars and a café for pre-show and interval drinks. Food and beverages are not included with the ticket.
Accessibility
Sadler's Wells offers step-free access, wheelchair spaces and assistive-listening facilities. Note the show uses haze, theatrical smoke, simulated gunshots and strobe lighting.
The Car Man runs for 1 hour 55 minutes, including one interval — a fast-moving dance thriller that never lets go, told entirely through Matthew Bourne's storytelling choreography.
Performances take place at Sadler's Wells across the week (Tuesday to Sunday), with evening shows and matinees on selected dates — check the calendar for exact times. The theatre sits on Rosebery Avenue, a short walk from Angel station.
Venue: Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN
By Underground: Angel station (Northern line) is the nearest, about a 10-minute walk down Rosebery Avenue.
By Bus: Sadler's Wells has its own stop, served by lines 19, 38 and 341.
By Car: Public transport is recommended; limited on-street parking is available on nearby streets off Rosebery Avenue in the evenings.
Venue: Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN
Performances: Evening & matinee shows across the week (Tue–Sun) — see calendar for exact times
Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes, including one interval
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 12+ (mature themes)
Music: Bizet's Carmen, arr. Terry Davies (Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite)