A woman dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a kimono and holding a parasol. The background features a large, bright sun setting against a vivid red sky, casting a warm glow over the scene

Madama Butterfly

Dance & Opera 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 Sun 4 May 2025, 7:30pm The Anvil
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£49, £45, £41, £37. Under 25s and f/t students half price (plus booking fee), over 65s £2 off (includes £4 booking fee)

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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 (winner 'Best Opera' Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards) tells the heartbreaking 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.

Directed by Ellen Kent.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

*Cast subject to change.

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    A woman is dressed in a vibrant red kimono, holding a red parasol, and she is surrounded by other women and children in similarly ornate kimonos, holding parasols and fans. The setting includes elements of a Japanese garden, with flowering plants, stone lanterns, and a building with sliding doors
    A man dressed in red attire holding a large stick, as multiple women in Japanese kimonos are kneeling with their heads down around him, as other performers look on
    A woman in white dress on stage with her eyes closed, mouth open, and arms stretched above her head
    Two men in suits standing on a stage, each holding a glass in their hand
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Reviews

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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