In the summer of 2026 WOCo will perform La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini for our 16th season at the Château de Panloy. WOCo's emerging artists will be recreating the passionate, irresistible and tragic love story of the poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimi through Puccini's exquisitely lyrical score. Don't miss this opportunity Immerse yourself in one of the most vivid and heartfealt love stories in all opera. 

The performance will begin at 8:30 pm.The gates of the Château open from 6pm for you to enjoy your own picnic and admire the gardens of Panloy with idyllic views to across the river Charente. 

Reservations are strongly advised for WOCo's popular annual event at the Château de Panloy, and can be made here from the Château's website. 

Bring your picnic and enjoy the sumptuous sights and sounds of this well-loved operetta. 

We look forward to seeing you then! 


 

WOCo events in 2026

WOCo is focusing its performances at the Château de Panloy in South West France in 2026. Find out more here. 

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