English National Opera - Madama Butterfly Reviews | 17 June 2024 |
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General scene
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Dina Kuznetsova, George von Bergen
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Dina Kuznetsova, Timothy Richards
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Sorrow puppet by Blind Summit, Dina Kuznetsova
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Dina Kuznetsova
Performance reviews
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Madama ButterflyEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | ![]() |
Overall, Minghella's production is still a magical night at ENO |
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A visual feast encompassing layers of dance, drama and innovative staging |
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ENO's season is back on track with this strong Butterfly |
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Dina Kuznetsova is outstanding, while puppets bring added emotional depth |
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Minghella's arresting, glossy production returns |
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Minghella's breathtakingly beautiful but dramatically inert staging of 'Madam Butterfly' returns to ENO |
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A firm favourite with English National Opera audiences |
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Sensuality and beauty in ENO’s Madama Butterfly |
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Overall the show seems to have gone fuzzy around the edge |
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No tearjerker but still definitely an event |
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ENO's revival of Anthony Minghella's staging puts the emphasis on sleaze rather than emotional engagement |
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The late Anthony Minghella's ice-cool staging of Puccini's ardent masterpiece returns to ENO |
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Production details
Cast
Kuznetsova/Plazas, Jones/Richards, Stephen, von Bergen, Rhys-Jenkins, Richardson, Young, Baker
(c) Marciano/Fitzpatrick (d) Minghella
Performance dates
14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26(m) October, 2, 8, 13, 15, 21, 23, 29 November, 1(m) December 2013
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