ENGLISH Touring Opera is returning with a poetic production of Puccini’s story of young love, starting on Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret - La Bohème.

The show is billed as: “On this festive, snowy night the lovers draw close, but poverty forces them apart in a story told with the most memorable music, from ‘Che gelida manina’ to the shattering brass chords announcing Mimi’s death.

“ETO’s much-praised production, in period dress and inventive designs, sung in Italian, promises to break every heart and breathe joy into the spirit of everyone who has ever wanted love.”

The show will take place at 7.15pm at The Coro in Ulverston on June 3.

For tickets, visit: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/la-boheme There will also be a pre-concert talk in the Supper Room at 6.15pm. Space is limited, so please register for your free ticket through English Touring Opera on Eventbrite.