Madam Butterfly causes problems in the wings

The Royal Opera House's screening of Madam Butterfly in London's Trafalgar Square was a victim of its own success after hundreds of excluded fans complained of heavy handed and rude security. The ROH has now apologised to excluded fans, saying that they will review their procedures for outdoor screenings. Some 8,000 packed into the Square to watch the live screening with another 2,000 on surrounding pavements. The ROH said that warm weather and acclaim for the performance caused the record turnout saying that there was 'an unprecedented volume of people'.