Carmen the Gypsy
Written by Dan Allum
Directed by Abigail Graham
Produced with Romany Theatre and Nick Thompson Productions
In association with New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
When the outside world thinks you’re scum, can you ever be free? Set in the contemporary British traveller community, this poetic drama features forbidden love, original Gypsy folk songs and cage fighting. This is Carmen’s story, and she wants to break free. Free from a brutal husband and the shackles of tradition.
Cast & Creative

Michael Mahony
Garcia

Candis Nergaard
Carmen

Gareth O'Connor
Cage Fighter/Musician

Adam Rojko Vega
Don Jose

Christina Tedders
Mariah
Dan Allum
Writer, Composer & Lyricist
Abigail Graham
Director & Dramaturge
Candida Caldicot
Musical Director, Orchestrations and Additional Music
Jon McLeod
Sound Designer
Sara Beaton
Set Designer
Sally Ferguson
Lighting Designer
Chi-San Howard
Choreographer