La Bohème
The original bohemian love story, set among the fishnets and fairy lights of 1930s Berlin.
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre | View Seat Map
“If you’re new to opera, La Bohème is one you must experience. If you’re prone to tears, this production will assist.”
Herald Sun
La Bohème on New Year’s Eve
With the flickering of a candle, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends' lives are changed forever. Get your tickets for La Bohème on New Year's Eve.
Experience the romance of the original bohemian love story.
When Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. They head out to bustling Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta and Marcello rekindle their relationship. But even the deepest love can’t warm a freezing winter. The Bohemians have some growing up to do.
Some emotions are too big for words alone, and for that, we have music. La Bohème exposes your soul to the feelings that only music can express. The music soars with the ecstasy of love, crackles with the pain of jealousy and cries with the agony of loss.
Set among the fishnets and fairy lights of 1930s Berlin, this is one of our most popular productions.
See it if you like: devastating love stories, gorgeous costumes and impressive sets, the musical RENT, or Moulin Rouge.
Presented by Opera Australia.
La Bohème | Opera Australia
The original bohemian love story, set among the fishnets and fairy lights of 1930s Berlin.
Creative Team
Conductor
Carlo Goldstein (until Jan 9)
Tahu Matheson (from Jan 15)
Director
Gale Edwards
Revival Director
Liesel Badorrek
Set Designer
Brian Thomson
Costume Designer
Julie Lynch
Lighting Designer
John Rayment
Artist Information
Mimì
Karah Son (Dec 31; Jan 2, 4, 7, 9, 15, 18, 23)
Valeria Sepe (Jan 3, 6, 8, 17, 21, 25, 28, 30)
Rodolfo
Kang Wang (Dec 31; Jan 2, 4, 7, 9, 15, 18, 23, 28, 30)
Ji-Min Park (Jan 3, 6, 8, 17, 21, 25)
Musetta
Julie Lea Goodwin
Marcello
Samuel Dundas
Schaunard
Michael Lampard
Colline
Richard Anderson (Dec 31–Jan 9)
David Parkin (Jan 15–30)
Benoît
Graeme Macfarlane
Alcindoro
Tom Hamilton
Officer
Clifford Plumpton
Sergeant
Malcolm Ede
Parpignol
Nara Lee (until 6 Jan)
Benjamin Rasheed (from 7 Jan)
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Children’s Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Make the most of your experience...
Enjoy a delectable three-course set menu paired with a glass of prosecco on arrival, before heading into the performance in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Add a drinks voucher or drinks with a cheese platter to your purchase and redeem it at any of the foyer bars inside the Opera House – perfect for a pre-show or interval refreshment.
Join us for a meal at Opera Bar before or after your guided Sydney Opera House Tour. We’ve picked our favourites - beer battered fish & chips, rump steak or a seasonal vegetarian meal option*. No reservations needed.
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