The Essential Opera Company

The final scene. It was all in the cards. Live in Bangkok tomorrow.

Where it all starts, at the cigarette factory in sleazy 19th century Seville

The Essential Carmen opening today, Friday 22 May The British Club Bangkok

Carmen Early Bird tickets last day tomorrow!

Performances Fri 22 and Sat 23 May 7pm at the British Club, Bangkok (open to members and non-members alike).

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this fantastic event - a full staged performance of Carmen, one of the most popular operas ever written, a buffet dinner featuring full carvery (included), and a friendly and convivial setting in the heart of Silom.

Dinner theatre format strictly limited to 75 guests per performance.

Featuring some of Thailand’s top professional opera performers, together with an accomplished supporting cast, chorus and dance troupe.

Unique hybrid format with dialogue that tells the story in English, and music sung in French, preserving the authenticity of the original.

Carmen - Kridhima Siriwattanakamol
Don Jose - Benjamin Dooley
Escamillo - John Tneoh
Micaëla - Minnie Khamlanghan

Carmen The ESSENTIAL OPERA Company presents Bizet’s Carmen, in association with Bangkok Community Theatre, as an enchanting dinner ...

Our biggest and most spectacular production yet, coming to The British Club Bangkok 22-23 May, featuring local opera star Kridhima Siriwattanakamol in the title role.

The Essential Opera Company in association with BCT, presents Bizet’s Carmen, reimagined as an intimate dinner theatre experience.

One of the world’s most beloved operas, Carmen is filled with unforgettable music, including the iconic Habanera and Toreador Song. Set in Seville, it’s a story of passion, freedom, and consequence, following the fiercely independent Carmen and the conflicted Don José. Performed in French with English dialogue, it’s clear, engaging, and accessible for all audiences.

📅 22 & 23 May 2026
📍 The British Club, Silom Soi 18 (parking available at the Narai Hotel next door at ฿40 per hour)
🕖 7pm
🎟 Early bird ฿2500 until 11 May | Regular ฿2700 (includes buffet dinner)

Tickets available at Ticketmelon. Scan the QR code or click here to buy yours now: https://www.ticketmelon.com/bangkokcommunitytheatre/carmen

💃 THE ESSENTIAL CARMEN AUDITIONS 🎶

The Essential Opera Company, in association with Bangkok Community Theatre, invites performers to audition for The Essential Carmen, featuring vivid characters, strong ensemble work, and powerful moments on stage. This production brings together trained opera singers and community performers in a collaborative rehearsal process.

📅 Saturday 7 February - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
📍 The Royal Oak (Top Floor), Sukhumvit 33/1

We are seeking:
• Singing roles - Frasquita and Mercedes
• Acting-only roles - Zuniga, Remendado, Dancaire
• Chorus - all voice types (SATB) & experience levels welcome
• Dancers - confident movers for a featured dance group

❗ No walk-ins. Fill out the form to sign up now. You will be seen on a first come, first served, so please arrive early to sign in.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/tZUvi75dV6cgk1rx6

🎶 Performance dates: 22 and 23 May 2026
📍 The British Club Bangkok

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

Last ten tickets available for Friday. Sold out for Saturday!