Ignacio Jarquin productions in association with Aria Entertainment
MADAM BUTTERFLY RETURNS
Starring Ignacio Jarquin Composer Michael Finnissy Librettist and Playwright Andrew G Marshall
Set thirty years after the end of the iconic Puccini Opera, Mme. Butterfly's son, Tomisaburo, has journeyed to America in the hope of meeting his father for the first time. However, B. F. Pinkerton, now Governor of Georgia is seeking re-election so he leaves Tomisaburo waiting in the entrance hall for three days...
Inspired by the Noh Theatre tradition of Japanese story telling, dance and masks. Michael Finnissy’s new score responds to themes from Puccini. Although the focus is on the crisis between son and absent father, Butterfly is an inevitable presence in their struggle. Features live singing and orchestra.
4 - 22 November 2015 Wed - Fri 8pm Sat & Sun 3pm & 6pm
Supported by Grant For The Arts
Previous Reviews:
“Heartrending…” Camden Review
“Good tale, excellently told…” Ham Life
“Jarquin is a great singer and a natural story-teller…” The Scotsman
“…a work of genius…” thelatest.co.uk
For production pictures, promotional video clip and more information about the show visit the Madame Butterfly Return website