The award-winning producer Ellen Kent returns to the UK and Ireland with Madama Butterfly in spring 2023 performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv.

Madama Butterfly is Puccini’s popular tale which the hit West End musical Miss Saigon is based. 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.

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.

Artistic Director and Producer, Ellen Kent is one of the top opera producers in the UK and has been the biggest supplier of opera and ballet in the UK and Ireland for twenty-nine years. Since 1992, Ellen has created a niche market for the best of traditional opera and ballet from Eastern Europe. She was the first producer to put out a major tour of foreign opera on the British theatre circuit and she dominated the ballet market in the UK for many years. To celebrate her long love affair with the many operas which she now personally directs, in spring 2023 Ellen is delighted to bring her audiences three brand new productions of; Madama Butterfly, La Boheme and Aida, performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv.

Madama Butterfly will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.

This Ellen Kent Production is presented by Senbla by arrangement with Opera International.

For full tour listings and to purchase tickets please visit ellenkent.com

Please note that certain seats may have restricted views of the subtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at time of release. *Cast subject to change.