Fri 30 Oct
|Hat Factory Arts Centre
Carmen Jones (1954)
Carmen, a sultry, opinionated, and defiant young woman, seduces Joe, a young solider. Over the course of their whirlwind romance they navigate desire, passion, loyalty, and revenge.
Time & Location
30 Oct 2026, 18:30 – 23:00
Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65, 67 Bute St, Luton LU1 2EY, UK
About the event
Carmen Jones was released during Hollywood's golden age, features an all Black cast, captivating performances, and is a glorious reworking of Bizet's opera, Carmen. The film is cinematic history, and we can't wait for you to join us for a night of intoxicating film and music.
Spotlight Luton is a program supporting local organisations in building their own sustainable community cinemas. With the support of the BFI Film Audience Network, Spotlight Luton awards funds from the National Lottery to bring cinema to more audiences across the UK, delivered by The Orange Picture Club, Bute Street Festival & local partners.