The Car Man tickets
About The Car Man
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 1950s 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 Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other.
The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
Run time
1hr 55 min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Age 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted into the theatre
Start date
28th July, 2026
End date
29th August, 2026
“Sexy, sultry and sensationally choreographed dance theatre”
A Thrilling Reimagination of Carmen
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man delivers an utterly captivating theatrical experience that leaves audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls. The production's inventive choreography, described by man...
What It Feels Like
- Hot and sultry
- Electrifying energy
- Passionately compelling
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy bold, sensual storytelling through dance
- You appreciate inventive choreography and stunning physicality
- You love a modern reimagining of classic tales
Original & modern ballet with excellent design throughout
Fantastic choreography, great riff on original story , full of energy, wonderful dancing. Loved the music!
Captivating contemporary dance production, incredible cast who brought the story to ice, breathtaking choreography in parts, music you'll know. Keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: Rosebery Avenue 19, 38, 341. Upper Street 4, 43, 56, 153. Pentonville Road 30, 205, 214, 394, 476
Night bus numbers: Rosebery Avenue N19, N38, N41, 341. Upper Street 43. Pentonville Road 205, 214, N73
Car park: Bowling Green Lane (8mins)
Directions from tube: Angel Station (5mins) Take Upper St towards the City Road crossroads. Continue straight and turn right into Rosebery Avenue, where the theatre is 100m down on the right.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Car Man playing in the West End or Off-West End?
The Car Man is Off West End.
How long is The Car Man on for?
Tickets for The Car Man are available through 29 August 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about The Car Man?
Audiences have given The Car Man a Show-Score of 94/100 — Must See!, based on 347 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
How do you get tickets for The Car Man?
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What is the running time of The Car Man?
The Car Man runs for 1hr 55 min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Car Man at?
The Car Man is at London's Sadler's Wells, which is located at Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN.
What is the age recommendation for The Car Man?
Age 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted into the theatre
How much are tickets for The Car Man?
The Car Man tickets start at £15.
What is The Car Man about?
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.
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