Performer: Trevor Bowes

Harmonious images and geometric designs frame an effective staging and well sung performance of Monteverdi's last opera.

English Touring Opera has revived James Conway's production of La bohème to launch the company back to full operations post-lockdown. What this new run lacks in finesse is made up for in bags of heart and spirit.

The bass truly got his needle working on preparing his latest role, the raging cyclops Polifemo.