Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly
Sun 21 Apr 2024
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WINNER 'BEST OPERA AWARD' Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
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Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 19:30
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Join todayBack 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.
Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee, Ukrainian soprano Alyona Kistenyova and Ukrainian mezzo-soprano’s Natalia Matveeva and Irina Sproglis.*
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
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.
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.
The Alexandra, Birmingham
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central.
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
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Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 19:30
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