SWANSEA City Opera present the classic La Bohème at The Courtyard.

It’s Christmas Eve in Paris. A young poet, an artist and a philosopher are celebrating in their flat. Then comes a knock at the door, a lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark, and so begins one of the greatest romances of all opera.

From the irrepressible joy of their burgeoning love affair through to the unbearable heartbreak at their separation by death, only the stoniest of hearts could fail to be moved by this timeless story – whether you’re watching for the first or the 31st time.

The critically acclaimed Swansea City Opera are setting their production of La Bohème in war-torn1940s Paris. Sung in English and accompanied by chamber orchestra, don’t miss this opportunity to hear Puccini’s shimmering concoction of soaring vocal lines and lush orchestral melodies.

There will be a pre-performance talk about the opera and production from the artistic director of Swansea City Opera, Brendan Wheatley at 6.15pm.

La Bohème will be at The Courtyard on Friday, April 15 at 7.30pm. To book, call the box office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk