Conductor Simon Phillippo 

Director Annabel Arden

 

Mimi Giselle Allen 

Rodolfo Alex Vicens 

Marcello David Kempster

Musetta Kate Valentine

Schaunard Daniel Grice

Colline Piotr Lempa

 

Love at first sight: Mimi and Rodolfo meet on Christmas Eve, and instantly fall in love. Their happiness is short lived. Mimi’s health deteriorates and to make matters worse she must deal with Rodolfo’s growing jealousy. Their friends, Musetta and Marcello rekindle their love for each other.

 

However, they too quickly realise that they can’t live with or without each other. By spring both couples will have to come to terms with the fact that love cannot conquer all.

 

If you have experienced La bohème before, this major new production by Annabel Arden, set in the elegance of Edwardian Paris, will allow you to see this great opera with new eyes. If this is your first La bohème, this is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the greatest love stories ever sung.

 

• Sung in Italian with surtitles in English 

 

“A sparkling triumph” 5* The Telegraph

Read the full 5 Star Telegraph review HERE.

Read the 4 Star review from The Guardian HERE.

SAVE MONEY   Multi-buy is a simple and flexible way to save money on your opera tickets. It is available on all operas on sale at any one time. You do not have to book the same number of tickets for each opera. You can also book for different seating areas/price bands for each opera.   Book 6 operas or more – save 30% Book 5 operas – save 25% Book 4 operas – save 20% Book 3 operas – save 15% Book 2 operas – save 10%   Please note does not apply to lowest price tickets. Multi-buy is not available online.   Call Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000 now to book your tickets!

 

Thurs 8 November, 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Bring your friends and family to La bohème and enjoy this perfect curtain raiser. Members of Welsh National Opera perform charming French chansons and jazz classics whilst an afternoon tea is served. 

£12 per person

 

Audio Described performances will be preceded by a touch tour on stage. 

Saturday 10 November, 7.15pm

Indulge yourself with our mouthwatering canapés and champagne, served at your own reserved foyer table either pre-show or during the interval. To book call 0844 338 9000. Click above for more info and a sample canapé selection.


If you are short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our Deli Bar offers the perfect solution. Situated on Front Circle Foyer, in front of our main entrance, the Deli Bar offers a selection of hot or cold dishes as well as a variety of delicious sandwiches, desserts, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Click above for more info.


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