The first look has been revealed of an award-winning dance thriller which is heading to Norwich on a major UK tour.
Matthew Bourne’s show The Car Man will return to stages around the country in 2026 and will play for audiences at Norwich Theatre Royal from September 29 to October 3.
Loosely based on Bizet’s opera Carmen, The Car Man is set in a 1950s garage-diner in the American Midwest, where the dreams and passions of a small town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger.
Mr Bourne said: "As we announce a thrilling new 2026 cast for our dance thriller, The Car Man, it’s interesting to reflect on how iconic, unique and sought after the leading roles in this show have become since it was made in 2000.
"We are still the only company in the world to perform this production and yet the roles of Luca, Lana, Angelo, Rita and Dino have become as legendary as the show itself and a unique part of the UK dance landscape for several generations of young dancers."
The show won the Evening Standard Award for Musical Event of the Year and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Choreography.
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