It was an excellent production with humour as well as love and sadness. The soloists were first rate, especially Musetta and Rodolfo. The orchestra was a little “thin” but overall I recommend it to you.

I enjoyed the production and found more humour in it than I’d ever noticed before, including the entrance of the soldiers. The sets were good despite the Eiffel Tower which really is unnecessary, we all know it’s set in Paris. I enjoyed the characters of Colline, Schaunard, and especially Marcello but unfortunately was a little underwhelmed by Rodolfo. In his defence perhaps I’ve spent too many years listening to Pavarotti play this role alongside Freni (Decca). I did however feel that Mimi’s voice more than compensated only to be stunned and thoroughly entertained by that of Musetta. I didn’t get the intense emotional feel I’ve had at other productions, the Rodolfo effect perhaps, but still enjoyed the experience. Well worth a visit as it tours the UK.