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Theatre Cambrian presents La Bohème

Theatre Cambrian is partnering with the Ottawa Opera Collaborative to present the Puccini opera La Bohème March 20 and 21.
Theatre Cambrian is partnering with the Ottawa Opera Collaborative to present the Puccini opera La Bohème March 20 and 21.

“We are very excited to be staging the first partnership of many with the Ottawa Opera Collaborative here at Theatre Cambrian,” said Theatre Cambrian executive director Mark Mannisto, in a press release.

“La Bohème is arguably one of the most iconic operas to be staged throughout history.”
It is 1830 in Paris and the rent is due, but the money is not there. An article here, a painting there and a monkey with a cup gives them enough money for the rent, but not for food.

Fortunately, Musette from downstairs has enough food for everyone, including Mimi — the poor little waif from next door whom Rodolphe has met. But Count Paul also has his lusting eye on Mimi and uses her embroidery to get close to her.

Rodolphe and Mimi fall in love and Mimi works endlessly to support Rodolphe, who is writing his play with a newfound passion.

He does not know that he has been discharged from writing for “Dog and Cat Fanciers.” Mimi wants to get his play produced and Count Paul offers to help, but there is a terrible fight when Rodolphe thinks that Mimi is faithless to him with Count Paul.

After the fight, he seeks out a doctor as she is sick, but she has left when Rodolphe returns and will stay away until his play is finished.

Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit www.theatrecambrian.ca.

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