La bohème

Puccini

La bohème

Revival of the 2017 production

Theatre Royal Glasgow:

11, 15, 21, 23 & 25 October 2025, 7.15pm

19 October 2025, 3pm

24 October 2025, 3pm (Access Performance)

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen:

30 October 2025, 7.15pm

1 November 2025, 3pm

Eden Court, Inverness:

6 November 2025, 7.15pm

8 November 2025, 5pm

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh:

14, 18, 20 & 22 November 2025, 7.15pm

16 November 2025, 3pm

21 November 2025, 3pm (Access Performance)

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★★★★ ‘flamboyant opera at its most exuberant’ - Bachtrack on the 2017 production

Puccini's La bohème stands as one of the world's most celebrated and frequently performed operas. This heartbreaking masterpiece, brought to life through Puccini's enchanting score, continues to captivate loyal enthusiasts while drawing in a new generation of opera-goers.

In Barbe & Doucet’s colourful production set in 1920s Paris, four struggling bohemians' lives are changed when they meet a seamstress called Mimì. A blossoming romance becomes short-lived when they discover that Mimì is ill. Struggling to survive in the lavish yet unforgiving city, these charismatic characters are met with the harsh realities of poverty and fortune.

A first-rate cast brings this tender, tragic, yet life-affirming story to life. Hye-Youn Lee returns to play Mimì after originating the role in this production in 2017. She is joined by ‘born bel canto tenor’ (New York Times) Mario Chang in his Scottish Opera debut, Roland Wood, Rhian Lois, Callum Thorpe, Edward Jowle, and Jamie MacDougall.

Revival of the 2017 co-production with Theatre St Gallen
Proudly supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate
Part of Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season
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Show Details

Running time:

Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including a 20-minute interval

Language:

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Ticket Price:

From £23 to £98.75 - prices vary by venue

Concessions:

£15 tickets for U26s >>

Concessions vary by venue

Audio-described Performances & Touch Tours

Mention opera and most people think of singing and music – but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography?

For those living with sight loss, our audio description service provides a live commentary describing the action on stage without compromising the music. As part of the experience, a recorded introduction to the opera is available in advance and there is a live audio introduction before the start of the performance.

In addition, you can also book onto a free touch tour – an opportunity to go backstage and become more familiar with the set, scenery, props and costumes.

Please book in advance for audio-described performances and touch tours by calling the venue box offices:

Theatre Royal Glasgow:
19 October 2025, 3pm - touch tour at 1.45pm

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His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen:
1 November 2024, 3pm - touch tour at 1.45pm

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Eden Court, Inverness:
8 November 2024, 5pm - touch tour at 3.45pm

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
16 November 2024, 3pm - touch tour at 1.45pm

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