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 Italian with English surtitles

Cast/Performers

Linda Richardson (Mimi), Aldo Di Toro (Rodolfo - Jun 27-Jul 11), Sean Ruane (Rodolfo - Aug 11-15), Grant Doyle (Marcello - Jun 27-Jul 11), George von Bergen (Aug 11-15), Tim Mirfin (Colline), Njabulo Madlala (Schaunard), Hye-Youn Lee (Musetta), Eric Roberts (Benoit / Alcindoro), Peter Kent (Parpigol), Henry Grant Kerswell (Customs Official)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Corporate Sponsor: Jefferies)
Producer: Opera Holland Park
Conductor: Robert Dean
Director: Elaine Kidd
Design: Colin Richmond
Lighting: Colin Grenfell
Choreographer: Sarah Fahie