Madam Butterfly

Award-winning director and writer Anthony Minghella (The English Patient; Cold Mountain) stages an original and visually stunning new production of Puccini's "Japanese tragedy" in collaboration with an internationally-renowned creative team and an outstanding British cast.

First performed at La Scala, Milan in 1904, Madam Butterfly is one of the world's most popular operas. The exquisite beauty of Giacomo Puccini's timeless music underscores an emotional and thrilling story of devotion, honour and betrayal.

The exotic tale of the young Japanese geisha girl Cio-Cio-San and her unw...

Award-winning director and writer Anthony Minghella (The English Patient; Cold Mountain) stages an original and visually stunning new production of Puccini's "Japanese tragedy" in collaboration with an internationally-renowned creative team and an outstanding British cast.

First performed at La Scala, Milan in 1904, Madam Butterfly is one of the world's most popular operas. The exquisite beauty of Giacomo Puccini's timeless music underscores an emotional and thrilling story of devotion, honour and betrayal.

The exotic tale of the young Japanese geisha girl Cio-Cio-San and her unwavering love for a callous American Naval Lieutenant, has captivated audiences worldwide for over 100 years.