Beautiful music, star-crossed lovers and a touch of tragedy are all combined in one of the most popular operas, and on Friday, August 10, there will be a chance to enjoy it in a garden setting.

Beautiful music, star-crossed lovers and a touch of tragedy are all combined in one of the most popular operas, and on Friday, August 10, there will be a chance to enjoy it in a garden setting.

Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème always enthrals an audience wherever it is performed, with its emotionally-charged story and

its familiar music.

This is the 10th year that the Garden Opera Company has performed in the lovely gardens of Mannington Hall by kind permission of Lord and Lady Walpole.

The production is directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans, with costumes designed by Dulcie Best and a l940s Parisian set designed by Neil Irish.

The opera brings into focus the fragility of young hearts entangled in a struggle for life and love amidst the harsh realities of bohemian life.

Using Amanda Holden's renowned English translation, Garden Opera's company of talented young professionals will take the audience on a romantic and heartbreaking journey.

The production begins at 7pm and organisers at Mannington suggest taking a picnic with you to enjoy in the long interval in true Glyndebourne-style.

Tickets are £24 in advance or £28 on the door and the box office can be contacted on 01263 584175.