christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal
23, 25, 30 July &
1 August 7.30pm
28 July 6.30pm
Accompanied by
the Christchurch
Symphony Orchestra
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Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester Street
Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm
Madama Butterfly is
approximately 2 hours and
45 minutes long, including
a 20-minute interval.
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C-Reserve $49.50
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Madama Butterfly
Hope, love, fidelity and honour resonate with thunderous
force in Puccini’s tender love story between a Japanese
geisha and her naval officer as Japan opens up to the
West and the 20th century.
‘Hope. Love. Honour.’
Puccini’s luminescent ‘Humming Chorus’ holds all
the promise of a summer’s night, all the perfume
of cherry blossoms – and all the anguish of a young
girl desperately in love. The equally iconic aria ‘One
Fine Day’ is famous for capturing the very essence of
Cio-Cio-San’s innocence. This is the power of Puccini.
With a sublime cast, sumptuously detailed costumes
and scenery, and dreamy washes of colour, this
beautiful opera is an experience that will be cherished
long after the curtain has fallen.
Get even more from your Night at the Opera –
free Pre-Show Talks
Join us for a talk about the history of the opera and
enjoy some stories from behind the scenes, plus attempt
our snap quiz for your chance to win a mystery prize.
Pre-Show Talks are free events held on the times and
dates below. No registration required.
christchurch
cast from top left to right
creative team
pre-show talks
cio-cio-san [butterfly]
Anne-Sophie Duprels
pinkerton
Angus Wood
suzuki
Kristin Darragh
sharpless
Jared Holt
goro
James Rodgers
prince yamadori
Robert Tucker
the bonze
Martin Snell
conductor
Francesco Pasqualetti
director
Kate Cherry
restage director
Jaqueline Coats
set & costume designer
Christina Smith
lighting designer
Matt Scott
25, 30 July & 1 August 6.30pm
28 July 5.30pm
The Gloucester Room,
Level 1, Isaac Theatre Royal.
Featuring the Freemasons
NZ OPERA Chorus. Sung in
Italian with English surtitles.