Madama Butterfly – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Madama Butterfly – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera
De Montfort Hall
Tue 17 March 2026
7.30pm
Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
Winner ‘Best Opera Award’ Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards
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. Cast subject to change.
“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