Producers of an opera coming to Carlisle are looking for a dog to take their place in the spotlight.
Puccini’s La Bohème will be performed at the Sands Centre on Sunday February 26 and people are invited to volunteer their pets for a role.
Award-winning opera director and producer Ellen Kent said: “Many years ago, when we last did La Bohème and asked local people to volunteer their
pets it was a huge success. We even used a rescue dog once and found him dozens of new owners! We’re a nation of animal lovers after all. I’m sure there is plenty of doggie talent out there.”
Your pet needs to be well behaved, small, used to people and quiet – and as his owner, you will need to be prepared to go on-stage in costume to look after him or her.
To audition your dog, send a photograph to Angela Klappa at angela@ellenkent.co.uk
Include your contact number and address as well as the breed, height, weight, age and name of your dog.
La Bohème is based on Henri Murger’s novel Scenes de la vie de boheme.
Set in Paris, it focuses on the tragic love between seamstress Mimi and penniless poet Rodolfo.
The Ellen Kent production is presented by Senbla by arrangement with Opera International.
