An introduction to La bohème

Being one of the most famous operas in the repertoire, it’s no surprise that Puccini’s La bohème has inspired musicals, films and even cartoons. Take a look at some of the most notable La bohème references in popular culture.

Jonathan Miller’s classic production of Puccini’s La bohème returns to the London Coliseum. Here’s four things you might not have already known about the production…

For the last 400 years, operas have been based around themes of real human emotion: life, death, joy, anger, and most predominantly, love. From two impoverished bohemians, to lovers who can only be together in death, we’ve chosen some of opera’s greatest love stories.