They have love. They have art. They have each other. But you can’t eat poetry, and philosophy won’t warm a bitter winter.
This classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain has inspired countless Bohemian love stories. Now it’s time for a fresh production of this timeless tale, created by our most exciting young artists. Constantine Costi leads a talented team to create a new La Bohème, set in snow-kissed Paris and shimmering with magic.
Puccini’s music captures feelings you can’t put into words. It swells with the intensity of first love, burns with jealousy, sighs in passion and breaks with sadness. This is opera to remind you of the power of love, of the beauty of youth, and the sheer joy of being alive.
Rising star conductor Finnegan Downie Dear leads a luminous cast of international and Australian singers. Galina Cheplakova and Valeria Sepe will break hearts as Mimì, with tenors Kang Wang and Paride Cataldo tackling Puccini’s iconic, soaring melodies.
2hrs 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
7th November, 2026
18th November, 2026
Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
Conductor: Finnegan Downie Dear
Director: Constantine Costi
Set Designer: Dann Barber
Costume Designer: Sabina Myers
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Movement Director: Shannon Burns
CAST
Mimì: Galina Cheplakova (7, 10, 12, 14 & 17 Nov), Valeria Sepe (8, 11, 13, 15 & 18 Nov)
Rodolfo: Kang Wang (7, 10, 12, 14 & 17 Nov), Paride Cataldo (8, 11, 13, 15 & 18 Nov)
Musetta: Alexandra Flood
Marcello: Stephen Marsh
Colline: David Parkin
Benoit: Andrew Moran
Alcindoro: Simon Meadows
Officer: Tom Hamilton
Sergeant: Clifford Plumpton
Parpignol: Benjamin Rasheed
Orchestra: Orchestra Victoria
La Bohème runs for 2hrs 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
La Bohème is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
La Bohème tickets start at $84.
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