Recorded at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, *Humo* – meaning ‘smoke’ – marks the return of choreographer Rafaela Carrasco. Inspired by 19th-century cigar-makers, the show pays tribute to these women through portraits that blend dance and song, revealing free-spirited and powerful life stories that echo the realities of women’s lives both past and present.

Filmed on 24 May 2026 at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, *Humo* marks the eagerly awaited return of choreographer Rafaela Carrasco. This new production comes into its own in the very city where the legend of Carmen was born. In 1813, nearly 6,000 women joined the workforce at the Royal Tobacco Factory in Seville, adding to the 23,000 cigar-makers spread across Spain. It was these women – real-life figures who have become legendary – who inspired the character of Carmen. Humo – smoke – rises like a breath of memory in tribute to these women. On stage, nine dancers embody as many life stories through a unique choreographic and musical composition. Dance and song reveal multiple realities, often at odds with the female stereotypes passed down from generation to generation. Through this production, Rafaela Carrasco offers a profound reflection on the condition of women and how it has evolved. The joys and struggles of these cigar-makers still resonate today, reminding us just how timeless the true Carmen remains. Blending working-class memory, Andalusian folklore and the power of flamenco, *Humo* restores a human face to those whom history has often left in the shadows, beyond myth and folklore.