A highlight of the summer, Britain’s leading outdoor touring company, Opera Brava, present La Bohème by Puccini, performed with a chamber ensemble against the magical backdrop of the Elizabethan Mansion House.
Set in Paris in the 1830s among a group of impoverished Bohemians, the opera centers around the tragic love affair between the seamstress Mimi and Rodolfo, a poet. Frivolity, joy, tenderness and sorrow are all expressed in the wonderful music of this most treasured of operas. La Bohème is a masterpiece and is undoubtedly Puccini’s finest score.
The national and international cast are sensational, capturing the heart of Puccini’s magnificent score in an unforgettable evening of high-quality entertainment amidst beautiful surroundings.
Food & Drink
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and drinks to enjoy during the performance, or choose from a few delicious treats to whet your appetite, available on the South Lawn, served by the team from The Cordia Collective.
Enjoy a glass of Roebuck English sparkling fizz, alongside a selection of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold drinks – including local beer and cider – or warm up during the interval with hot chocolate, filter coffee, tea and Irish coffees.
Freshly cooked BLTs and sausage baps will be available, and to complement your fizz, indulge in Kentish strawberries with cream and meringue – a truly summery delight. There will also be a small selection of baked bites and snacks, including crisps, flapjacks and cookies.
Performance Information
Entry
The performance will take place on the South Lawn. Access will be through the Visitor Reception, located at the top of the drive. Gates open at 6.30pm. The performance begins at 7.30pm.
Parking
Please park in the visitor car park. The opera will take place on the South Lawn, approximately 100m from the car park. Cars may not be left in the car park overnight.
Accessible Parking
The car park surface is gravelled with designated spaces for blue badge holders located close to the Garden entrance.
Toilets
Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are located at the reception building.
Dress Code
This event will go ahead regardless of the weather, please come dressed appropriately. Umbrellas will be permitted.
Seating
Please bring your own low-back chairs as seating will not be provided. Gazebos are not permitted.
No Smoking is permitted within the Garden
No photography is allowed during the performance
