Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
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
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Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee, Ukrainian soprano Alyona Kistenyova and Ukrainian mezzo-soprano’s Natalia Matveeva and 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.
Running Times
Doors: 7pm
Act One: 7:30pm - 8:20pm
Interval: 20 minutes
Act Two: 8:40pm - 10pm
All timings are approximate and may change on day
*Cast subject to change.
