Puccini Madama Butterfly

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring The Ukrainian National Municipal Opera Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

WINNER 'BEST OPERA AWARD'
Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards

“Above all it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you, take a box of them.”
The Independent

Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee, Ukrainian sopranos Alyona Kistenyova and Katerina Timbaliuk from the Odessa Opera* together with celebrated Ukrainian mezzo soprano Irina Sproglis*.

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.

Highlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’ and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles
*Cast subject to Change.

Please note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at time of release.

Approximate running times: 
Act One        50 mins - 7.30pm-8.20pm
Interval         20 mins - 8.20pm-8.40pm
Act Two        85 mins - 8.40pm-10.05pm
Please note, as with all live events, timings can be affected on the day. We recommend allowing for this in your travel plans.