In the Latin Quarter of Paris, four young artists live for the moment, sharing what little they have; chasing big dreams and laughing through the cold. When Rodolfo meets Mimì, a quiet seamstress with a fading light, their connection is instant and unforgettable. But in a world shaped by poverty and passion, love burns brightly but all too briefly.
Puccini’s deeply moving masterpiece captures the passion of youth through some of the most beautiful and recognisable music ever written. La bohème evokes the spirit and intensity of bohemian life: the joy of falling in love, the pain of letting go, and the fragile of it all.
This acclaimed production reimagines this beloved story with striking clarity and emotional power. Set in a stark, monochrome world inspired by 1930s Paris where shadows linger and the presence of death is never far away.
The result is a La bohèmethat feels both timeless and contemporary. It paints a vivid portrait of young lives lived on the edge, where every moment matters and every goodbye cuts deep.
wno.org.uk/boheme
Under 16s: only £10 when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Schools/Students: £19.50 for Thursday and Saturday performances through the Box Office Groups Co-ordinator.
Event Information
- Starts
- 24 October 2026
- Ends
- 24 October 2026
- Location
- Venue Cymru Directions
- Category
- Opera
Ticket options
WNO - La Boheme
Saturday 24 Oct 2026, 7:30pm
Sung in Italian with surtitles in English and Welsh
Ticket price includes a £3 administration fee and a £1.50 theatre levy.