The Car Man
Fasten your seat belts, Matthew Bourne's The Car Man returns!
Starting Tuesday, 28 July 2026
About the Show
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.
Key Details
Age Restriction
This production is recommended for ages 12+.Run time
1hrs 55minsVenue Address
Nearest Tube Station
Nearest Train Station
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of The Car Man?
The runtime for The Car Man at Sadler's Wells is 1hrs 55mins.
What theatre is The Car Man playing at?
The Car Man is playing at Sadler's Wells, the address is Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London,EC1R 4TN.
How to get to The Car Man?
The closest tube station to The Car Man is Angel and the closest train station is Kings Cross.
When is The Car Man is playing until?
The Car Man is booking until Saturday, 29 August 2026 at the Sadler's Wells.
What is the age restriction for The Car Man?
For The Car Man the age recommendation is as follow: This production is recommended for ages 12+. .
How much does tickets for The Car Man cost?
Tickets for The Car Man start from £15.
Where can I buy tickets for The Car Man?
You can buy tickets for The Car Man on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.