The Opera Makers and Arcola Theatre present

La bohème

A radical English version by Becca Marriott and Adam Spreadbury-Maher
Composed by Giacomo Puccini

Directed by Becca Marriott
Original stage direction by Adam Spreadbury-Maher

Puccini’s timeless tale of love and friendship is radically repositioned as a modern tragedy of co-dependency and addiction. The creators of Turandot return to their first ever collaboration, La bohème, in a revival of this groundbreaking Olivier Award nominated production.

★★★★★ “This adapted version of La bohème is an absolute gem. It keeps the spirit of the original but updates it with wit and relevance. Four singers – backed only by a piano and a cello – conjure up all the drama you see on the big opera house stages. A minor miracle and a total vindication of the Grimeborn idea.” – Plays to See

★★★★★ “Grubby and gorgeous, council estate and cultured, skanky and sublime.” – British Theatre

★★★★★ “You don’t want to miss this one!”- Broadway World

“A must see.” – Ham and High

This show includes immersive elements and audience interaction.

 

Content Warnings:  Drug abuse, strong language, needles.


Praise for The Opera Maker's production of

★★★★ “Putting the 'grime' into La bohème”London Pub Theatres Magazine

★★★★★ – Broadway World

★★★★★ – British Theatre