Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
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
22 Mar 2025
Reviews
Customer reviews
18 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)
Ricardo
Madame butterfly - awesome
I loved it, the cast were great and you have to admit that there isn't that much of a storyline but the singing was superb. I really liked that there was subtitles for the Italian lyrics.
The highlight was the Ukrainian cast singing their national anthem and holding the flag and thanking the British public for supporting them. Very moving and brought the whole war situation close to home. So much compassion for the Ukrainian people. ... Read more
Andy Mackay
Hugely enjoyable but somehow slightly lacking
This is the sixth performance of Madam Butterly I have seen and it’s was good, but by no means great. Don’t misunderstand me, it was hugely enjoyable, still made me tear up in all the right places and I left feeling like I’d been through the wringer, however there were a few bits that just left me feeling like it’s been a long tour for this production. Butterfly herself was good vocally and certainly delivered the best acting performance I have ever seen for the role (if you place value in such things) but at times I felt like some of the singing from various characters was ‘just clocking in’ rather than coming from the depths of the soul and the humming chorus was hummed so quietly that my non-opera loving wife didn’t even realise that it was being hummed at all.
Certainly didn’t leave disappointed but somehow felt like I’d been served slightly small portions. ... 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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