La Boheme at Cork Opera House

Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed
Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv

With handpicked soloists, a highly-praised chorus, and full orchestra.

Starring the International Soprano’s Rosa Lee Thomas & Elena Dee*

Puccini’s LA BOHEME

Back by public demand, this is a sparkling new production directed by Ellen Kent with stunning designs by the renowned Ukrainian designer Nadezhda Shvets.

La Boheme is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It is a Puccini masterpiece and tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss, features many famous arias including Your Tiny hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s waltz. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and is traditionally staged. Highlights include a colourful carnival scene, with street entertainers, gypsy dancers, a local band and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.

This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.

*Cast subject to change

"This La Boheme is a pleasure"
Manchester Evening News

‘Authentic, tender and passionate’
Daily Telegraph

‘The Best La Boheme I have ever seen’
The Stage

Authors

• David Spencer
• Giacomo Puccini
• Giuseppe Giacosa
• Henri Murger
• Luigi Illica

Tony Awards and Nominations for La Boheme