Puccini's Madama Butterfly (North Wales Opera)
North Wales Opera returns to its Chester ‘home’ to present Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Anne Williams-King (Director of North Wales Opera) travelled the globe singing the title role in this opera to great acclaim and has directed a beautifully traditional portrayal of this opera. It takes a heart of stone not to be moved by the great tragedy of this story, which is so enriched by the composition. Everyone will have heard the humming chorus and the “Un bel di” (One fine day). Like many of its class, this opera can be expressed in a few sentences and knowing the plot will allow you to sit back and allow the drama to unfold.
Under the proven leadership and artistry of international soprano Anne Williams-King and her team, North Wales Opera benefits particularly from the experiences of Anne Williams-King as she has performed the opera so many times all over the world.
A great introduction to this work by Opera Australia can be found below!
Anne Williams-King Director
Andrew Charity Musical Director
Ensemble SY1
Alex Postlethwaite Ensemble Leader (Ensemble SY1)
Please visit our website for more information about North Wales Opera Company & Studio HERE.
This opera will be performed in its original language and there will be no sur/subtitles displayed.
Children five and older are allowed in the venue if they have their own ticket and sit with an adult. If you are accompanying children under the age of 16 you must be over 18 and you must sit next to them and ensure their good behaviour throughout the performance.
Ticket Information (Discounts & Concessions)
• Early bird tickets (book before 1/10/26)
• Carer tickets (Call Ticket Quarter 0344 8000 410 or email [email protected])
• Blue Light Card Holder (Discounts for NHS & Emergency Service https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/en) - one card ID per one ticket only
• Defence Privilege Card Holder (Discounts for the UK’s Armed Forces, Veterans and wider Defence Community - https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/en) - one card ID per one ticket only
• Concession Tickets are available to:
o Full-Time Students with Valid Student ID
o Under 25s (Proof of Age—Driver’s License, Passport etc.)
o Those in receipt of Universal or Pension Credit (not just a state pension). Evidence of benefit (one ID per one ticket only).
If tickets have been bought without appropriate ID, standard tickets will need to be purchased otherwise there will be no admission to the performance.
The doors to the Town Hall will close 5 minutes before the beginning of the show. Those who are late to the performance will need to wait until the intermission to be seated. Please make sure that you arrive in plenty of time.
Take advantage of early bird and discounted tickets online. Only standard tickets can be purchased at the door subject to availability (£30 per ticket). Seating will be allocated to best available regardless of location.
Puccini's Madama Butterfly
04 December 19:30 Chester Town Hall
