ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Puccini's powerfully popular opera returns in a first revival of Jonathan Miller's lovingly intimate staging,  whose 2009 opening night made broadcasting history when Sky Arts simultaneously screened live both the onstage action and the backstage excitement. Atmospherically updated to 1930s Paris, this uber-romantic story of young love blighted by sudden tragedy unfolds on cinematically realistic sets inspired by the iconic photographs of Cartier-Bresson and Brassaï.

Rising star Elizabeth Llewellyn – winner of the inaugural Voice of Black Opera competition – debuts as Mimì, while the role of Rodolfo is shared between Gwyn Hughes Jones (an acclaimed Pinkerton in Anthony Minghella's Madam Butterfly and Calaf in Rupert Goold's Turandot) and Alfie Boe, the Tony Award-winning hero of Baz  Luhrmann's Broadway La bohème, who rejoins other key members of the cast of 2009.

Oct 18, 20, 28, 30 & Nov 3, 5, 12, 18, 25 & Jan 22, 25, 27 at 7.30pm , Oct 23 at 6.30pm

Original production supported by the Friends of ENO and a syndicate of donors
13 performances. Running time: 2hrs 15mins

RELATED TALKS AND EVENTS

Opera Stars - drop your children off for operatic adventures while you enjoy the opera, Oct 18 at 5.30pm

Pre-performance conversation: Monday 18 October 2010 5.30-6.30pm. www.eno.org/explore

CAST

Cast includes Gwyn Hughes Jones, Alfie Boe (Jan 22, 25, 27), Elizabeth Llewellyn, Roland Wood, Mairead Buicke, George von Bergen, Pauls Putninš, Simon Butteriss and Richard Angas

Conductor Stephen Lord; Director Jonathan Miller; Designer Isabella Bywater; Lighting Designer Jean Kalman

SIGNED PERFORMANCES

Tuesday 25th January - 7.30pm