Puccini’s classic opera was based on Henri Murger’s play about bohemians living in Paris’ Latin Quarter in the 1840s, and captures the stirring emotion of being young and falling in love.
Gale Edward’s acclaimed production is set on the streets of 1930s Berlin. Amid the chaos of street fairs and burlesque bars, a painter, a musician, a philosopher and a poet meet. The four friends have no money, and the drinks are pricey. But they are young and decide their lofty ideals will keep their body and soul together. Plus, there’s the fire of first love to keep them warm.
Type of Event: Opera
Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne
State Theatre
100 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004
Date: from 3 to 28 May 2016
Price: from $65
Website: Opera Australia
Telephone: (02) 9373 6655
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