PREVIEW: Madam Butterfly Returns

The son of Madam Butterfly comes to the US to meet his father for the first time. However, unknown to him, he’s also bought the ghost of his mother. Meanwhile, his father, B.F. Pinkerton has become a politician and is in the middle of an election campaign. Find out what happens next in Puccini’s fam

PREVIEW: Madam Butterfly Returns

The son of Madam Butterfly comes to the US to meet his father for the first time.

Madam Butterfly Returns

However, unknown to him, he’s also bought the ghost of his mother. Meanwhile, his father, B.F. Pinkerton has become a politician and is in the middle of an election campaign. Find out what happens next in Puccini’s famous opera.

The show features 4 live musicians and a new score by leading contemporary composer Michael Finnissy. Libretto is by Andrew G Marshall and the production is directed and performed by Ignacio Jarquin.


Event: Madam Butterfly Returns

Where: Landor Theatre, Clapham North, London SW9 9PH

When: November 4-22

Time: Wednesday – Friday @ 8pm: Saturday – Sunday @ 3pm & 6pm

Tickets: £12-£18

To book tickets online, click here:

London première at the Landor Theatre, Clapham North, London SW9 9PH

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