Matthew Bourne's
The Car Man

Mon 15 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2026

Synopsis

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS…

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning THE CAR MAN is back!

Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, THE CAR MAN has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.

The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.

Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suites (after Bizet’s CARMEN), to create a dance thriller like no other.

THE CAR MAN will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.

Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)
Show warnings: Contains scenes of a sexual nature, brief nudity, strobe lighting and gunshots.

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*

£25 tickets* Under 16s
£25 tickets* 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Loyalty Pass), and Curve Connect)
£25 tickets* Under 18s School Groups
£3 off* Groups 6+
£4 off* Groups 8+
£5 off* Groups 10+
15% off for Loyalty Pass Holders and Supporters Scheme

*This discount applies to selected performances and price bands.

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Audio Described: Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm with Touch Tour from 6pm
Audio Describer: Talking Theatre – Caroline Burn

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Music by Terry Davies & Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen)
Sound by Paul Groothuis
Lighting by Chris Davey
Designed by Lez Brotherston
Directed & Choreographed by Matthew Bourne