Details

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. Sung in English with subtitles projected above the stage.

Cast/Performers

Natalya Romaniw (Mimi), Jonathan Tetelman (Rodolfo), Nicholas Lester (Marcello), Nadine Benjamin (Musetta), David Soar (Colline), David Ireland (Colline - Jan19 29/Feb19 2/7/9), Bozidar Smiljanic (Schaunard), Matthew Durkan (Schaunard - Jan19 29/Feb19 2/7/9/12/14/16/20/22), Simon Butteriss (Benoit/Alcindoro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor(s): Alexander Joel, Valentina Peleggi (Feb19 20/22)
Director(s): Jonathan Miller, Natascha Metherell (Revival Director)
Design: Isabella Bywater)
Lighting: Kevin Sleep (Revival Lighting Designer)
Translation: Amanda Holden