La Boheme Giveaway
Tune in to ABC Radio Canberra for your chance to see the show at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Giveaway details
Tune in to Mornings on ABC Radio Canberra from Monday 14 July to find out how you can win a double pass to see the show. Prize details A double pass to see La Boheme at the Canberra Theatre Centre on Thursday 17 July at 7.30pm
Visit the Canberra Theatre Centre's website to find out more.
Competition terms and conditions apply.
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