La boheme

T1015957533
Puccini's most enduring opera. The story of the love of the poor poet Rodolfo for the consumptive seamstress Mimi. Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris the course of their love is constantly threatened by Rodolfo's jealousy and Mimi's illness. The painter Marcello and the provocative Musetta are the other main characters. This is where 'your tiny hand is frozen' comes from and the last few bars, as Rodolfo realises Mimi is dead, are some of opera's most moving moments.

Music	Puccini
Lyrics	Giacosa
Lyrics	Illica
Book by	Murger

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Archive :: production:T1015957533, opera or operetta:S1980, venue:V309
Current production:Work

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Production details

Isango's version of La Boheme will transfer the story from the garrets of Paris to the townships of South Africa. The music will be played on Marimbas and Steel Pans in a style similar to the company's Olivier Award-winning The Magic Flute which was seen at the Young Vic in 2007 and the Duke of York's Theatre in 2008. The townships where the performers come from are amongst some of the world's highest infection areas for TB. In the company's extended families many are living with the realities of TB on a daily basis. Running time: 2hrs 15mins