Jonathan Byrne-Ollivier and Chiaki Nagao as Pinkerton and Butterfly

Madame Butterfly Reviews

…this exquisite Madame Butterfly quite simply takes your breath away. Nagao's performance belies great strength … terrifyingly magnetising, this is Nixon's true thumbprint. Simply stunning.

Metro Yorkshire

…dance really is the perfect medium to express the tragedy of Madame Butterfly … A triumph of artistry worth a visit by anyone.

Sunday Express

This is an impressive looking and wonderfully lit ballet. Nixon's understanding of Japanese history and culture gives it striking authenticity.

The Stage

The ballet is beautifully designed … Butterfly's arrival in a litter for the wedding, hiding modestly behind an elaborate fan, is stunning … Nixon's choreography is fluent and inventive in its blend of pointe-work and Japanese inflections … a success for NBT.

The Sunday Times

…solidly crafted piece of dramatic dance entertainment … The featherlight Chiaki Nagao scores a personal triumph in the role … she covers a lot of emotional ground in delicate yet decisive style.

The Times

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