Every betrayal begins with trust and curiously this production of Madama Butterfly became more powerful simply because of where the…
Ellen Kent’s current revival of her original production adds layers of tone and colour to further enhance this sensitive and…
Paula Williams’ revival of Anthony Minghella’s original production is full of good intentions but too many gimmicks get in the…
Director Daisy Evans’ revival is spirited but like Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s original production, the butterfly never flies as…
The heartbreaking beauty of this opera is perfectly presented by Director and Producer Ellen Kent in this sensitive and moving…
Three weeks into a five-month tour of the UK, Director Ellen Kent brings the Ukrainian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Keiv,…
What a privilege to be able to see one of Puccini’s most iconic operas, in one of auditoriums built for…
Madama Butterfly is a staple of the operatic repertoire, so it is hard to believe that the original two-act version…
Puccini may have been a philanderer and scoundrel, with a Hitchcock-like tendency to put his heroines through merry hell, but…
A staple of the operatic repertoire around the world, this was my third Madama Butterfly this year although in contrast…