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Join us for a very special charity opera event.
La Bohème, Puccini’s best loved opera, performed by internationally acclaimed singers at the beautiful Bowringsleigh, West Alvington.
Performed at Bowringsleigh, by kind permission of Victoria and Magnus Goodlad.
Join the young professional opera singers of Devon Opera for Puccini’s La Bohème. Amongst a stunning cast, Mimi will be played by Victoria Armillotta, a British-Italian soprano currently based in London supported by the International Opera Awards. Rodolfo will be played by Martins Smaukstelis, a Latvian-born tenor and the winner of the Emmy Destinn Awards 2024. Martins has sung with some of the most prominent companies including Glyndebourne Festival, Garsington, Wexford and The Grange Festival. With acclaimed opera director, Anna Gregory’s emotionally intense staging and the pianist, Christopher Middleton, who has worked internationally as a repetiteur at opera houses including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this special evening promises a magical performance.
Sung in Italian.
Puccini's La Bohème
Staged by Devon Opera
Saturday 16th August
Arrival, Drinks & Walk around Gardens: 4.30pm
Performance: 6pm (with one hour interval for picnics)
Curtain Down: 9pm
Bowringsleigh, West Alvington, Devon, TQ7 3LL
Tickets £75
(with all profits donated to Kingsbridge Food Bank)
Smart dress (no jeans or trainers).
The performance will be in a marquee but please be prepared for an otherwise outdoor event, including walking on uneven ground.
Bring your own picnic
Relax in the stunning gardens at the Bowringsleigh estate before the event and during the long interval. Sorry, no dogs. Over 16s only. Parking will be available.
Every Ticket Helps Fight Hunger!
All profits will be donated to the Kingsbridge Food Bank. By attending this unique evening ofopera, you are making a direct impact on our local community. Help us support those in need whilst enjoying an unforgettable cultural experience.
Directions
From Kingsbridge, turn right (from Salcombe turn left) opposite West Alvington Cricket Club and take 2nd right turn through the stone gates.
Departure route will be signposted.
Questions
For any questions regarding the opera, please email: salcombeopera@gmail.com
