A penniless poet, a young seamstress, and a lost key: Puccini’s passionate opera tells the story of a captivating romance set against the background of 19th-century Paris. The luscious score, with its soaring melodies and rich orchestration, brings to life the relationships between Rodolfo, Mimì and their friends, the painter Marcello and fiery Musetta. Acclaimed director Richard Jones stages a fresh and intelligent new production of one of the world’s most popular operas, conducted by The Royal Opera’s Music Director, Antonio Pappano.

‘A startlingly new production’ – The Independent

‘…fresh, beautiful, and intelligent’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘Car is so good at the sudden bursts of lyricism’ – The Art Desk

Extra features: Introduction, Antonio Pappano talks about the music; and a Cast Gallery

Cast:
- Rodolfo: Michael Fabiano
- Mimì: Nicole Car
- Marcello: Mariusz Kwiecień
- Colline: Luca Tittoto
- Schaunard: Florian Sempey
- Musetta: Simona Mihai
- Benoît: Jeremy White
- Alcindoro: Wyn Pencarreg

Director: Richard Jones

Running time: 122 minutes
Sound format: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround