This is a Butterfly to cherish
Manchester Evening News
This is a Butterfly to cherish
Manchester Evening News
Why see Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly?
Puccini's Cherished Tale Of Heartbreak
Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden. One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.
What Is The Story?
Follow Cio Cio ('Butterfly') as she loses her heart to Officer Pinkerton, only to discover his love is fleeting. A sad story of intense passion, devotion, and tragedy wrapped up in an unforgettable score, discover for yourself the beauty of this fantastic opera, be it for the first time, or once again!
Key Information
Audience
Ages 12+.Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Run Time
Two hours and 35 minutes
Dates
18 Mar 2025
Reviews
Customer reviews
18 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)
Colin Joseph Carmelo Smart
A brilliant production
I have no time for those who go to the opera to be awed by the sets, the size of the chorus and orchestra and forget that opera is about communicating emotions through voice. I have viewed productions at the Royal Opera House London live and cinema relay and several productions on relay from the Met and dvd and for once we were able to experience credible looking, acting and singing leads at a price from a one day at a time an opera touring company which makes use of local as well as International resources and which received one of the most positive response from the Saturday night audience at the Sunderland Empire. Those of now used to seating in refurbished cinemas find the seating cramped and difficult to get in and out but the view across the stage from one end row at the side with no one sitting next was better than past Riyal Opera House. Ice creams at £4 excessive but on a very cold night the coffee was suitably hot. ... Read more
Jim Maxwell
Wonderful Butterfly
A fabulous production in the Glasgow Concert Hall. The performance of Butterfly herself was the finest I've seen, an actress and singer of the highest quality. The curtain call with the Ukrainian flag was heartwarming. Well done Ellen for bringing this amazing production to us. ... Read more
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