Guy Edwards
La boheme (Puccini)
Kennet Opera
2013
Kennet Opera's 'La boheme' was an absolute joy to perform, but a big sing (Rodolfo is on stage for much of the opera). The local newspaper reviewer was very kind too....
"Guy Edwards truly shone as the lead role Rodolfo, portraying the immense sense of loss at the close of the final act with a hard-hitting impact."
Charles Allison as Marcello, Guy Edwards as Rodolfo, Jim Petts as Schaunard, John Harrad as Colline and Ant Goffart as Benoit.
Mimi (Heather Caddick) and Rodolfo (Guy Edwards) in the garret in Act I. The musical director was Joe Paxton.
Mimi (Heather Caddick) and Rodolfo (Guy Edwards) at Cafe Momus in Act II. Stage manager and principal set builder was Phil Hallam.
Marcello (Charles Allison), Schaunard (Jim Petts), and Colline (John Harrad) discussing Schaunard's latest purchase, an out-of-tune horn! Costumes were by Lili Tuttle.
Parpignol (Don Crerar) doing a roaring trade in toys on Christmas eve. Properties were by Gay Buchanan.
The street sweepers arriving at the start of Act III. Lighting was by Devon Eales.
"Marcello I'll confide it, why should I hide it? I can't go on living with Mimi!"
Mimi and Rodolfo on the verge of parting in Act III.
The four 'lads' larking about with a bit of dancing in Act IV. Photo by Mike Merchant.
Marcello (Charles Allison), Rodolfo (Guy Edwards) and Mimi (Heather Caddick) in Act IV. Photo by Mike Merchant.
Rodolfo (Guy Edwards) and Mimi (Heather Caddick) remembering happier times. Photo by Mike Merchant.
Marcello (Charles Allison), Musetta (Jessica Wise), Rodolfo (Guy Edwards) and Mimi (Heather Caddick) in the final scene from La Boheme. Photo by Mike Merchant.