Opera Australia: La Boheme

at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne

To write, to paint, to think, to cry.
To love, to fight, to live, to die.

They have love. They have art. They have each other. But you can’t eat poetry, and philosophy won’t warm a bitter winter.

This classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain has inspired countless Bohemian love stories. Now it’s time for a fresh production of this timeless tale, created by our most exciting young artists. Constantine Costi leads a talented team to create a new La Bohème, set in snow-kissed Paris and shimmering with magic.

Puccini’s music captures feelings you can’t put into words. It swells with the intensity of first love, burns with jealousy, sighs in passion and breaks with sadness. This is opera to remind you of the power of love, of the beauty of youth, and the sheer joy of being alive.

Rising star conductor Finnegan Downie Dear leads a luminous cast of international and Australian singers. Galina Cheplakova and Valeria Sepe will break hearts as Mimì, with tenors Kang Wang and Paride Cataldo tackling Puccini’s iconic, soaring melodies.