Puccini La bohème

Richard Jones La bohème is an important weapon in the Royal Operas commercial arsenal This is its second revival since Jones production hit the stage in autumn 2017 replacing John Copleys beloved 40year old staging resplendent with period detail and resolutely naturalist Jones brings a considerable break with the past in his approach pointing the way towards thoughtprovoking possibilities for the work though it is a clearly a show that defers to the need for regular revival and breadth of appeal