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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly
05 March @ 7.30pm to 10.05pm
About Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly
Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra.
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 heartbreaking 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.
Reviews
“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
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £23.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Thursday 05 March 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 35 minutes, including an interval
Good to know:
- Sung in Italian with English surtitles
- Cast subject to change.
- Please note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.
Warning:
All seats with a restricted view, and any seats on a higher level, may not be able to see the surtitles.
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
