Regents Opera

Set in the early 20th century, Madama Butterfly is a heart wrenching and exotic tale where Pinkerton, an American naval officer stationed in Japan, arranges through a marriage broker to take a local bride (Butterfly).

The themes of honour, duty and shame are brought together in Puccini's rich score. His music combines Eastern and Western melodies to portray the jarring collision of the two cultures. Will it be life with dishonour or death with dignity?