Opera & Ballet International Presents An
Ellen Kent Production WINNER OF THE ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’ LIVERPOOL DAILY POST THEATRE AWARDS
A spectacular, traditional production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra.
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Starring the Korean soprano Elena Dee and the Japanese soprano Miki Mori*. www.ellenkent.com
‘This is a Butterfly to cherish’ Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change.
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BUTTERFLY AUT 14 – SPR 15 TOUR
Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s award winning opera returns. This sumptuous, traditionally staged production, featuring a host of international soloists is directed by Ellen Kent, one of the leading producer’s of Eastern European Opera. One of the world’s most popular Opera’s, 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’. The set will reflect an exquisite traditional Japanese Garden and feature spectacular costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
‘A sheer joy’ liverpool daily post Cast subject to change.
For further information on all Ellen Kent Productions please visit www.ellenkent.com
SEPTEMBER Fri 26th Eastbourne Congress Theatre Sun 28th Dartford Orchard Theatre OCTOBER Wed 1st Wimbledon New Theatre Fri 3rd Bournemouth Pavilion Sat 4th Southsea Kings Theatre Sun 5th Basingstoke The Anvil Wed 8th Torquay Princess Theatre Sat 11th Truro Hall for Cornwall Sun 12th Reading The Hexagon Wed 15th Lowestoft Marina Theatre Sat 18th Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Sun 19th Birmingham New Alex. Theatre Wed 22ndCork Opera House Thu 23rd dublin The Helix Fri 24th Drogheda Concert Hall Sat 25th Limerick University Con. Hall Sun 26th Belfast Waterfront Wed 29th Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Thu 30th Sheffield City Hall NOVEMBER Sat 1st Manchester Opera House Mon 3rd Blackpool Grand Theatre Fri 7th Grimsby Auditorium Sat 8th York Grand Opera House Sun 9th Sunderland Empire Mon 10th Cardiff St David’s Hall Fri 14th Richmond Richmond Theatre Sat 15th Richmond Richmond Theatre Sun 16th High Wycombe Swan Theatre Tue 18th Southend Cliffs Pavilion Wed 19th Dunstable Grove Theatre Thu 20th Tunbridge Wells Assem.Halls Sat 22nd Brighton Theatre Royal Sun 23rd Coventry Warwick Arts Centre Tue 25th Bradford St George’s Hall Thu 27th Dorking Halls Fri 28th malvern Forum Theatre Sat 29th guildford G Live Sun 30th Watford Colosseum DECEMBER Wed 3rd Ipswich Regent Theatre Fri 5th Croydon Fairfield Halls Sun 7th Folkestone Leas Cliff FEBRUARY Thu 5th Llandudno Venue Cymru Thu 12th Wimbledon New Wimble. Theatre Sat 14th Woking New Victoria Theatre Wed 18th Brighton Theatre Royal Sat 21st Oxford New Theatre Sat 28th Hull New Theatre MARCH Sun 1st Buxton Opera House Thu 12th Northampton Royal & Derngate Sun 22nd Manchester Opera House Wed 25th Darlington Civic Theatre Sat 28th Edinburgh Playhouse APRIL Wed 1st Glasgow Concert Hall Thu 2nd Dundee Caird Hall Sat 4th Liverpool Empire Thu 9th Stoke Regent Theatre Fri 17th Cork Opera House Sat 18th Dublin National Concert Hall Sat 25th Swansea Grand Theatre Thu 30th Leicester De Montfort Hall MAY Sat 2nd Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls
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Concessions and group discounts may be available. Certain seats may have restricted views of the stage or surtitles. Please check at time of booking.
Opera & Ballet International Presents An
Ellen Kent Production
A spectacular, traditional production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Starring Vladimir Dragos and Petru Racovita.* Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Featuring a magnificent golden eagle and two royal greyhounds**
‘Brilliantly sung by Vladimir Dragos’ THE TIMES, ROYAL ALBERT HALL
please note some scenes contain nudity *Cast subject to change. **UK venues only.
www.ellenkent.com Ellen Kent and Opera and Ballet International @OperaBalletIntl
RIGOLETTO AUT 14 – SPR 15 TOUR A stunning traditional production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes. Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto is a dramatic tale of the jester’s daughter whose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler – and how her father’s attempts to prevent the love affair lead to tragedy. The opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behaviour of the powersthat-be at court. Featuring two of the most celebrated tenor arias La Donna è Mobile and Questa o Quella justly turned into classics by Caruso. This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
‘Bursting with colour, grandeur and wealth’
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For further information on all Ellen Kent Productions please visit www.ellenkent.com
Cast subject to change.
Opera & Ballet International Presents An
Ellen Kent Production
The love story that gripped Paris A spectacular, traditional production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Starring international sopranos Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova*. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change.
www.ellenkent.com
Ellen Kent and Opera and Ballet International
@OperaBalletIntl
LA TRAVIATA AUT 14 – SPR 15 TOUR A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the ‘Brindisi’, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet ‘Un Di Felice’ and Violetta’s haunting aria ‘Addio Del Passato’. This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
‘First-rate singing’ the stage
SEPTEMBER Tue 30th Wimbledon New Wimb. Theatre OCTOBER Fri 10th Truro Hall for Cornwall Thu 16th Leicester De Montfort Hall Fri 31st Manchester Opera House NOVEMBER Thu 13th Richmond Richmond Theatre Fri 21st Brighton Theatre Royal Wed 26th Northampton Royal & Derngate FEBRUARY Fri 6th Reading The Hexagon Sat 7th Southsea Kings Theatre Sun 8th Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tue 10th Eastbourne Congress Theatre Sun 15th Basingstoke The Anvil Fri 20th Oxford New Theatre Sun 22nd High Wycombe Swan Theatre Wed 25th Bradford St George’s Hall Fri 27th Hull New Theatre MARCH Tue 3rd Lowestoft Marina Theatre Wed 4th Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Thu 5th Croydon Fairfield Halls Fri 6th Bournemouth Pavilion Cardiff St David’s Hall Sun 8th Tue 10th Southend Cliffs Pavilion Wed 11th Dunstable Grove Theatre Sat 14th Birmingham New Alex. Theatre Sun 15th Watford Colosseum Tue 17th Sheffield City Hall Wed 18th Grimsby Auditorium Thu 19th Sunderland Empire Fri 20th York Grand Opera House Fri 27th Edinburgh Playhouse Tue 31st Glasgow Concert Hall APRIL Fri 3rd Liverpool Empire Sun 5th Blackpool Grand Theatre Sat 11th Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre Tue 14th Belfast Waterfront Wed 15th Limerick University Concert Hall Thu 16th Cork Opera House Sun 19th Dublin National Concert Hall Wed 22nd Torquay Princess Theatre Fri 24th Swansea Grand Theatre Sun 26th Ipswich Regent Theatre Tue 28th Folkestone Leas Cliff MAY Fri 1st Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls Sun 3rd Dartford Orchard Theatre
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Concessions and group discounts may be available. Certain seats may have restricted views of the stage or surtitles. Please check at time of booking.
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Cast subject to change.
For further information on all Ellen Kent Productions please visit www.ellenkent.com