This heartbreaking masterpiece, brought to life through Puccini's enchanting score, continues to captivate loyal enthusiasts while drawing in a new generation of opera-goers.
One of the world’s most celebrated operas
In Barbe & Doucet’s colourful production set in 1920s Paris, four struggling bohemians’ lives are changed when they meet a seamstress called Mimì. A blossoming romance becomes short-lived when they discover that Mimì is ill. Struggling to survive in the lavish yet unforgiving city, these charismatic characters are met with the harsh realities of poverty and fortune.
A first-rate cast brings this tender, tragic, yet life-affirming story to life. Hye-Youn Lee plays Mimì. She is joined by ‘born bel canto tenor’ (New York Times) Mario Chang in his Scottish Opera debut, Roland Wood, Rhian Lois, Callum Thorpe, Edward Jowle, and Jamie MacDougall.
Revival of the 2017 co-production with Theatre St Gallen
Proudly supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 7.15pm
- Matinee
- 3pm
- Running time
2 hours and 20 mins, including interval
- Additional information
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Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Discounts
Friends £3 off – Read more about the Friends discount
Accessibility information
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Audio described performance
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Touch tours Sun 16 November, 1.45pm
Access Opera La bohème
Fri 21 November, 3pm
If a full-length opera doesn’t feel like the right fit, Access performances make coming to a favourite title as easy and stress-free as possible. With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shortened performances of La bohème are open to all. Find out more about Access Opera
Access at Capital Theatres
We believe theatre is for everyone, and we want your visit to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you’d like advice when booking or planning your trip, please contact our box office team for further assistance.
You can find detailed access information for the Festival Theatre below.
More access informationIn Rehearsal
Cast and creatives
Mimì Hye-Youn Lee, Rodolfo Mario Chang, Marcello Roland Wood, Musetta Rhian Lois, Colline
Callum Thorpe, Schaunard Edward Jowle, Alcindoro/Benoît Jamie MacDougall
Conductor, Stuart Stratford & Toby Hession
Stage Direction, Sets & Costumes, Barbe & Doucet
Lighting Designer, Guy Simard
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of La bohème
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