Miss Saigon

Madam Butterfly is given new life in this epic adaptation of Puccini's 1904 opera, exploring love and loss in the Vietnam conflict.

Opens 27 September 2019

Season Dates:

27 September - 12 October 2019

Performances:

Evenings: 7:30pm Tuesday – Saturday

Matinées: 4pm Sunday 26 September & 6 October

Venue:

Isaac Theatre Royal: 145 Gloucester Street Christchurch

Creative Team

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil

Adapted from the original French lyrics by Alain Boublil

Additional Material by Richard Maltby Jr.

Producer: Showbiz Christchurch

Director: Stephen Robertson

Musical Director: Richard Marrett

Miss Saigon Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia) by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

A tragedy of passion and beauty Miss Saigon is one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. Nominated for an incredible number of Olivier, Tony and Drama Desk Awards, Miss Saigon is the second massively successful offering from the creators of Les Misérables.

In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, Chris, an American soldier, and Kim, a Vietnamese girl, fall in love and marry but are distressingly separated when Saigon falls. As the years pass, Chris, unable to contact Kim, remarries and attempts to move on with his life. Kim, however, gives birth to Chris’ son and waits faithfully for his return.

Circumstances bring Chris and Kim back together again, and he learns the truth but with tragic consequences.

Miss Saigon is an epic, daring sung-through pop musical that is universal in its emotional power.

Note: this production contains adult themes that deal with sex and prostitution, exploitation, war and suicide. Smoke and flashing light effects are also included. Recommended only for mature audiences.

Principal Cast

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