Director

Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra.

An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.

This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including ‘The Toreador’s Song’, Carmen’s enticing ‘Habanera’, and Don José’s lyrical ‘Flower Song’ in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Carmen: Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine

Fairfield Halls

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Heading out on a final farewell tour in 2026, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes, including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets, including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Madama Butterfly

The Anvil

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: La Boheme

Warwick Arts Centre

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly - featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

Wycombe Swan Theatre

Verdi's La Traviata

Perth Concert Hall

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

Edinburgh Playhouse

Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes.

Ellen Kent: La Bohème

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

Sheffield City Hall

La bohème

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

New Wimbledon Theatre

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

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Ellen Kent

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Feb 27, 2026

Carmen: Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine · Fairfield Halls

Feb 24, 2026

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly · Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

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