The revival production of Giacomo Puccini’s opera opened last Saturday. Sung in Italian with English titles this is one not to be missed.
Rodolfo and his friends are free-spirited artists, living in poverty amongst the garrets and cafés of Bohemian Paris. But one cold Christmas night, Rodolfo’s neighbour Mimì comes to his door in search of a light for her candle. Their passionate love will change his life, but can it survive until spring comes?
Set in the bustling clubs and cafés of early-60s Paris, Phyllida Lloyd’s vibrant and joyous production is back with a new international double cast, showcasing some of the most promising young artists of today, many of whom make their Opera North debuts. Australian soprano Lauren Fagan and British soprano Katie Bird share the role of Mimì, with Mexican tenor Eleazar Rodríguez and New Zealand tenor Thomas Atkins as Rodolfo, Armenian soprano Anush Hovhannisyan and British/Australian soprano Samantha Clarke as Musetta, and Ukrainian baritone Yuriy Yurchuk and British baritone Timothy Nelson as Marcello.
One of the best-loved of all operas, Puccini’s tale of tragic romance is told through gloriously moving music that perfectly captures both the overwhelming rush of love at first sight, and the utter devastation of love lost.
Continuing Opera North’s commitment their growing audience, a new scheme, Try It ON will ensure that 20 stalls tickets are available at a significantly reduced rate of £20 for every performance in Leeds, Salford and Nottingham, bookable by anyone who is new to Opera North’s main stage work. In addition to a cheaper ticket, audiences trying opera for the first time will receive additional information and insights in advance of the performance.
A first for Opera North, a dementia-friendly performance will be given with the house lights on low, light and sound contrasts minimised on stage, a longer interval, and a relaxed attitude towards people leaving the auditorium with spaces for them to sit and continue to watch the performance on a screen. This performance will take place on Thursday 24 October at 2.30. Tickets not on general sale available through box office.
Audio described and Sign interpreted performances available.
La Boheme is at the Grand Theatre on 16th,18th, 22nd, 23rd (matinee only at 2.30), 24th,26th October (matinee and evening performance).
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