The Magic Line

We filmed the performance on Saturday for the web-stream which is available from 6:30pm on November 3rd on the BBC Radio 3 website. Technically it was a live-wire experience.

BBC Radio 3 'Carmen'

BBC Radio 3 is set to video stream the new English National Opera production of Bizet's classic opera, CARMEN. The production of Carmen is directed by acclaimed film maker Sally Potter (Orlando, The Tango Lesson, Yes) and is currently being shown at the London Coliseum.

Across The Barrier

The truth must be faced: my production of Carmen has infuriated many of the established opera critics.

Sally Potter's Official Website

Sallypotter.com is the official website of acclaimed filmmaker Sally Potter (Orlando, The Man Who Cried, The Tango Lesson, Yes). The website features information on past, present and future Sally Potter projects including photos, video and her personal blog.

Subscribe to Sally Potter's iTunes Podcast

The iTunes podcast features videos from filmmaker Sally Potter's personal blog, official trailers for Sally's films, and various other material from her official website www.sallypotter.com.

Across the barrier: Sally Potter's Blog

The truth must be faced: my production of Carmen has infuriated many of the established opera critics.

Carmen: The Official Trailer

The official trailer for Sally Potter's production of Carmen with English National Opera.

Being Alive: Sally Potter's blog

The moment is upon us. All that we have worked for behind closed doors (glimpsed, from time to time, by cameras for the website) is about to be revealed to a first night public. The first night performance is sold out, which is gratifying and a little terrifying.

The Publicity Machine: Sally Potter's blog

Yesterday morning, a few hours before our dress rehearsal, I participated in 'Midweek', a live radio show famous for its strangely varied participants. Libby Purves is the presenter/interviewer and she navigates a strange and contradictory terrain.

Those Eyes: Alice Coote's blog

I just got home from probably my last session in the studio working 'alone' with Sally Potter. It was a session that was brought about by my illness and missed rehearsals, but also our shared need to try and penetrate the piece a little farther in the remaining time we have.

Writing from the rock face: Alice Coote's blog

In one week from now the opening night of Carmen will be behind me. And, if my body and voice survives the coming week, I will honestly be able to say it has been the most traumatic rehearsal period of my life!

Only one week to go!

Can you believe it? Carmen starts one week tomorrow! Have you bought your tickets yet…?

The Inner Score: Sally Potter Blogs

Sally Potter, who is directing Carmen at the English National Opera this fall, writes about the rehearsal process.

Interview with ENO's artistic director John Berry

In this video interview John Berry discusses working with director Sally Potter and conductor Ed Gardner. He explains how the future of ENO is interactive, and why this production of Carmen has universal appeal.

A Voice Called Alice: Sally Potter's 3rd Blog

During the weeks leading up to the start of rehearsals various dramas have erupted about the translation of the libretto of Carmen into English. Read more....

John Berry - artistic director at the ENO talks about his work

John Berry - artistic director at the ENO talks about his work and the weight of elephant's ears

Interview with Kieron Docherty - production manager for Carmen

In this video interview, Kieron Docherty talks about his role as the Production Manager of this production of Carmen and gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of the London Coliseum.

Warming Up: Sally Potter's Blog

Yesterday Pablo, Lucila and I met for the first day of rehearsals in the cavernous studio at Lilian Baylis House where we will now be for the next six weeks... read more

Video of Julian Gavin's wig fitting

How to make a wig!? The first step is to wrap someones head in clingfilm... you can watch how it's done here, in the wig room of the ENO!

Video of the campaign image photoshoot of Carmen at the ENO

Ever wondered how the beautiful campaign images of the English National Opera get made? Here you can check out a video featuring the making-of the campaign image for Carmen, directed by Sally Potter this fall!

Joy of the Model Box: Sally Potter Blog on Carmen mini site

Sally Potter gives insight into her work on the new porduction of Carmen and how she uses Model Boxes

Film-making and the stage

A member of the team around Sally Potter wonders how Sally's cinematic style is going to translate onto stage, in Potter's operatic debut, directing Carmen at the ENO...

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