Opera Brava's production of Puccini's
La Bohème for 2023

G. Puccini

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Zita Syme stars in La Bohème 2023
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La Bohème past performance

Venues & Dates

For ticket information, please see 2023 Tour & Tickets

Bury Theatre
Friday, 2 June 2023 Curtain TBC
Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint College, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9JS

Regents Park
Sunday, 18 June 2023 6-30pm
The Nannies Lawn, The Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU

Ford Castle
Friday, 23 June 2023 7-30pm
Ford, Berwick - upon - Tweed TD15 2PX

The Bishop's Palace
Friday, 30 June 2023 7-00pm
Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD

Borde Hill Gardens
Friday, 21 July 2023 7-30pm
Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP

Rodmarton Manor
Saturday, 29 July 2023 7-30pm
Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6PF

Albert Cottage
Saturday, 19 August 2023 Curtain TBC
York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6BD

Production details

Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most famous operas ever written, following the unforgettable story of two young, bohemian lovers in Paris. With a great love story comes a beautiful score, including arias like Musetta’s Waltz and ‘Yes, they call me Mimì’ (Si, mi chiamano Mimì).

When young poet Rodolfo meets seamstress Mimì, it’s love at first sight. But faced by the cruel realities of poverty and ill health, will the flame that burns between them flicker and die? Or will the timeless strength of their youthful passion withstand every trial and tribulation that life can throw at them?

A classic tale of tragic romance, La Bohème is a great opera for beginners and regulars alike.

Cast 2023

Musical Director
Robert Bottriell
Director
Bronek Pomorski
Designer
David Parker
Lighting designer

Mimi
Zita Syme
Musetta
Natasha Day
Rodolfo
Andrew Rawlings
Marcello
Hakan Vramsmo
Schaunard
Ian Beadle
Colline
Peter Norris
Benoit/Alcindoro
Geoffrey Moses
Parpignol
Martin Rendle
Children TBC

Stage Manager
Lydia Skrentny
Technical Stage Manager
David Rogers
Lighting/Sound
Kody Hicks TBC
Sound
David Parker TBC
Assistant Stage Manager
William Sinclair
Wardrobe
Maria Pomorska
Driver
Paul Monkhouse

The Opera Brava Ensemble

The Opera Brava Ensemble brave all the rigours of an English Summer to bring you live music as part of every performance.

Nicola Bates
Violin
Rose Hinton
Violin
Becky Hopkin / Ros Hanson-Laurant
Viola
Allison Holford / Harriet Wiltshire
Cello
Katharine Carter
Flute & Piccolo
Julia Holmes / Zoe Davies
Clarinet
Stephen Peneycad / Matt Rainsford
Trumpet & Flugelhorn

Generously supported by...

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