North Wales Opera returns to its Shrewsbury ‘home’ to present Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. The Abbey will be transformed with a raised platform and expert lighting to create intense drama accompanied by talented singers and Shrewsbury’s very own Ensemble SY1 live orchestra. 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 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mcfAbllY4E Anne Williams-King Director Andrew Charity Musical Director Ensemble SY1 Alex Postlethwaite Ensemble Leader Please visit our website for more information about North Wales Opera Company & Studio: www.northwalesoepra.co.uk Ticket Information (Discounts & Concessions) Early bird tickets (book before 1/10/26) Carer tickets (Call Ticket Quarter 0344 8000 410 or email customerservice@ticketquarter.co.uk ) 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: Full-Time Students with Valid Student ID Under 25s (Proof of Age—Driver’s Licence, Passport etc.) 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. Doors: 18:30 Performance: 19:30 Licensed bar & Coffee bar The doors to the Abbey 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 (£25 per ticket). Seating will be allocated to best available regardless of location. Any questions, please get in touch: admin@northwalesopera.co.uk Tickets can be purchased using the link below:

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