Sat 22 February 2025 7:30pm

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

at Opera House, Manchester

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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 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.

Directed by Ellen Kent.Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Please note: some seats may have a restricted view of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets
Cast subject to change.

Ellen Kent Operas

Ellen Kent is an award-winning opera producer with over 20 years experience in the business. Her CV boasts sell out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as unforgettable shows at Leeds Castle, Biettedine Festival in Lebanon, and Dafna Hall in Qatar. For many years, Ellen has been making opera accessible to the masses by touring her lavish, stylish and beautifully traditional productions around the UK’s theatres, to critical acclaim. She has built up a loyal following and continues to delight with her high quality productions, often featuring a little bit of the extraordinary, be it rescue donkeys, golden eagles, coy ponds or Spanish stallions.

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