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Part of Open Day: Backstage Pass, a one-off chance to experience what really goes on behind the scenes.
Visit the newly reopened Howard Assembly Room and grab a pair of our special headphones for an immersive screening of this 20-minute animated re-imagining of Puccini’s best-loved opera La bohème.
Once madly in love, Rodolfo and Mimì have fallen on hard times – Mimì’s illness is getting worse and Rodolfo is driven to jealousy and rage. In this famously heart-breaking act, the couple reaches breaking point. Can their love survive the harsh winter?
Matthew Robins’ unique animated retelling of Act III of La bohème captures the emotion and humour of Puccini’s classic opera. Featuring a newly-recorded soundtrack by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North and four soloists, this animation will delight both lovers of La bohème and opera newcomers in equal measure.
Sanitised headphones will be provided for this event. A limited number of receiver packs with 3.5mm headphone sockets are also available on request if you would prefer to use your own headphones.
Tickets will be available on the day but booking is advised.
Sung in Italian with English titles
Start times
3.45pm, 6.30pm
Duration
20 minutes
Suitable for all ages
Covid guidance
To ensure the safety of you, our staff and our guest artists, masks are mandatory as you move around our buildings. If you have booked for a seated event, masks may be removed once seated.
For access queries please contact the Box Office.
Opera North is now open and we’d love to welcome you into our new spaces. Find out more about Open Day: Backstage Pass on Wednesday 27 October, when you can join us for a tour of the building, a costume talk, insight into rehearsals, backstage talks, performances and more, and our fun-filled Family Festival day on Thursday 28 October, when families can join a range of craft, storytelling and singing activities.
