Richard Bratby

Alert, inventive and thoroughly entertaining: Scottish Opera’s Carmen reviewed

Plus: Royal Opera's Wozzeck is often piercingly beautiful

The magnetic central pairing of Scottish Opera's new Carmen: Justina Gringyte (Carmen) and Alok Kumar (Don José). Image: James Glossop
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  • Carmen

    Theatre Royal Glasgow, touring until 17 June

  • Wozzeck

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 7 June

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