
Rent(2019)
The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.


Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème, Rent features book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre brings a new live production of Rent directly to your home with this streamed performance filmed during the live run.

Blake Patrick Anderson
Mark

Tom Francis
Roger

Millie O'Connell
Maureen

Ahmed Hamad
Benny
Dom Hartley-Harris
Collins

Maiya Quansah-Breed
Mimi
Alex Thomas-Smith
Angel
Jocasta Almgill
Joanne
Isaac Hesketh
Featured Ensemble
Allie Daniel
Featured Ensemble
RENT is a music, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of filmed theater. Directed by Luke Sheppard, it stars Blake Patrick Anderson, Tom Francis, Millie O'Connell. Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème, Rent features book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre brings a new live production of Rent directly to your home with this streamed performance filmed during the live run.
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