The repertory cast of performers is set for Opera Undone: Tosca & La Boh猫me, a Puccini double-bill scheduled to begin performances February 5, 2020, at Trafalgar Studios 2 in London.
Both Puccini works are presented as modernized and condensed 60-minute adaptations. La Boh猫me features new names for all characters and a gay couple taking the place of the main lovers Rodolfo and Mim矛. Meanwhile, Tosca moves the story from Rome to Hollywood.
Fiona Finsbury and Honey Rouhani share the roles of Musetta (now Melissa) and Tosca, with Robert Barbaro, Philip Lee, and Roger Paterson rotating in the roles of Rodolfo (now Rod), Mim矛 (now Luca), and Tosca's Cavaradossi. In addition, Michael Georgiou and Hugo Herman Wilson share the roles of Marcello (now Marcus) and Tosca villain Scarpia.
King鈥檚 Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher helms the production with musical direction from David Eaton. Costumes and set design are by Amanda Mascarenhas, with lighting by Nic Farman.
Opera Undone is produced by King鈥檚 Head Theatre, Making Productions, RGM Productions, and Suzanne Jones in association with DeVere Productions.
