Details
An American naval officer (Pinkerton) 'acquires' a 15 year old Geisha wife during a stay in Japan - but has no intention of staying with her. After a while he returns to the USA and marries his fiancee. Meanwhile, Butterfly waits for him for three years, cut off from her family, religion and culture by being an American wife. And she is now a mother. When he finally returns she is overjoyed, but he brings with him his new wife. Story originally published in a magazine. Running time 2hrs 45mins. Classic Revival
Cast/Performers
Judith Howarth (Butterfly),
Bryan Hymel (Pinkerton),
Brian Mulligan (Sharpless),
Christine Rice (Suzuki),
Richard Burkhard (Yamadori),
Madeleine Shaw (Kate Pinkerton),
Paul Napier-Burrows (Imperial Commissioner)
Creatives/Company
Music:
PucciniLyrics(s):
Giuseppe Giacosa,
Luigi Illica (1904)
Corporate Sponsor:
skyARTSProducer:
English Naational OperaConductor:
Edward GardnerDirector(s):
Anthony Minghella (original director),
Carolyn Choa (revival director)
Design:
Michael LevineLighting:
Peter MumfordCostume:
Han FengChoreographer:
Carolyn ChoaCompany:
Blind Summit Theatre (puppetry)