La bohème
»Nordic bohemians convince with vocal splendour« Svenska Dagbladet
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DATES:February 22 - May 5
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LANGUAGE:Italian, Swedish surtitles
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 2 hrs 30 mins
Tenor, director and conductor José Cura has given Puccini’s masterpiece La bohème a touch of Nordic light. Cura’s production has had sold-out performances since its premiere in 2015.
A young woman knocks on a garret door, an author opens, and one of the most famous love stories of all time begins. Inspired by his own background as a penniless student, Puccini depicts the lives and dreams of two young lovers in 19th century Paris in La bohème. At the Royal Swedish Opera, the story is set around the turn of the last century in Stockholm’s Old Town with Munch, Strindberg and Kirkegaard as singing bohemians.
Tenor, director and conductor José Cura has given Puccini’s masterpiece a touch of Nordic light. Cura’s production has had sold-out performances since its premiere in 2015. With its captivating music and a vivid tragicomic drama it is an Italian opera classic we simply cannot get enough of!
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Act I & II
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Interval
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Act III & IV
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Performance images
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La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
La bohème at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025
La bohème - trailer 2025
Tenor, director and conductor José Cura has given Puccini’s masterpiece La bohème a touch of Nordic light. Cura’s production has had sold-out performances since its premiere in 2015. Now it is back, ten years later, and still as good.
La bohème - trailer 2025
La bohème - interviews 2015
Hear the cast talk about the preparations for the premiere of La bohème in 2015, and hear director José Cura talk about the background to his idea for a "Nordic" version of the classic Puccini opera.
La bohème - interviews 2015
Scandinavian bohemians - podcast
Scandinavian bohemians - a new take on Puccini's La bohème
Scandinavian bohemians - podcast-
Cast
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Music & direction
Music Giacomo Puccini
Libretto Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
Conductor Vincenzo Milletarì
Direction, scenography, costumes, make-up & light José Cura
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Cast subject to change.
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Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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