The Royal Opera: Madam Butterfly (12A)

'Love cannot kill: it brings new life.'

On a starlit night in Nagasaki, these are the words spoken by American naval officer Pinkerton to young geisha Cio-Cio-San. But as they both learn, words and promises carelessly spoken can have indelible consequences.

With a score that includes Butterfly's aria, 'Un bel dì, vedremo' ('One fine day') and the 'Humming Chorus', Giacomo Puccini's opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's exquisite production takes inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan.

Live Cinema

Doors 6:45pm, Show 7:15pm

Tickets Adult £15.00, Under 16 £8.00

Age Rating 12A

Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

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