Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour - Madama Butterfly

7:30PM, Sunday, February 01, 2026

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Members receive a 10% discount on this show – click on the ‘Memberships’ link at the very top of this page to find out more and sign up. presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists 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