Award-winning producer Ellen Kent returns to The Alexandra, Birmingham in spring 2025 with the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv presenting stunning traditional productions of Puccini’s La Bohème on Friday 28 March and Madama Butterfly on Saturday 29 March.

Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly, winner of the 'Best Opera Award' by the Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards, 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 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. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Directed by Ellen Kent, La Bohème is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. One of the most romantic operas ever written, La Bohème tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and includes snow effects. Plus, Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Tickets are on sale now! For full tour listings and to book tickets please visit ellenkent.com.