Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time.
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A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?
US Naval officer BF Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and enchanted with its beauty and freedoms. He decides to take a wife, and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed by her charms. She falls hopelessly in love, and a passionate marriage begins.
Years later, Pinkerton has returned home. Abandoned by her family, Butterfly waits faithfully for her husband to return. Dawn breaks on a ship in the harbour. What will become of her great hope?
Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria ‘One Fine Day’ and the Humming Chorus, along with Japanese and American musical themes.
Madame Butterfly is sold out, presenting a brilliant example of how subscribing to our Season ensures you get great seats to all the shows that you’re interested in. However, we are running a waiting list so if you are interested in any seats that do become available please contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or send us an email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au.
However this doesn’t mean that you can’t get up close to Opera Australia. The company will run a free workshop which will give you an insight into the world of an opera singer.
You'll hear about the career development of cast members, learn a little about vocal control, snippets of behind the scenes news and how the production Madame Butterfly was developed.
This workshop will be of particular interest to students considering their career options in the performing arts. Workshop will be one hour in duration on Wednesday, August 29 at 4pm. To RSVP please contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au.
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