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Performance

VenueHackney Empire
Also: Bullion Room Theatre, Acorn Theatre
TownOuter London
CountyGreater London
From11th May 2012
To1st June 2012
WhenMay 11, 17, 22, 25, 29, 31, Jun1 at 19:30. May 19 at 19:00. May 27 at 17:00
Hackney Empire (V309)
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  • Date of change: 20 Jan 12 - T1015957533

La boheme

Work:: La boheme (S1980)

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

Production:: (T1015957533)

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
Company Isango Ensemble
Adapted by Mark Dornford-May
Director Mark Dornford-May
Musical Director Pauline Malefane
Musical Director Mandisi Dyantyis
Other Peter Cann (words)
Other Isango Ensemble (words)

Listing:: L2022585868




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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

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