26 – 28 April See our review 27 April
A timeless tale of the magical power of music to overcome darkness and bring us towards truth and light.
Step into a land of mystery, magic and adventure. With a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection Tamino sets off on his quest to save Pamina from the grip of an evil enchanter, accompanied by his sidekick the endearing Bird Catcher. Along the way he encounters unforgettable characters – from the mysterious Queen of the Night to animals that can be tamed by music. But as he overcomes a series of challenges, all is not what it seems…
The Magic Flute is an opera for all ages, with a reputation for being the perfect first opera. WNO’s new production takes this enchanting fairy-tale and gives it a modern twist. Set in a world of fantasy, feast your eyes on vibrant sets and costumes accompanied by Mozart’s sublime music and a witty story.
Sung in English, with surtitles in Welsh and English.
Conceptualised and directed by Daisy Evans, conducted by Teresa Riveiro Böhm. Evans’ restyling of the libretto will give a modern take on the story, increasing its appeal to families and building on the opera’s reputation as the perfect first opera.
The double cast will feature Welsh tenor Trystan Llŷr Griffiths and South African tenor Thando Mjandana sharing the role of Tamino, and sopranos Raven McMillon and April Koyejo-Audiger who will both make their WNO debuts as Pamina. The iconic coloratura role, The Queen of the Night, will be shared by Samantha Hay and Julia Sitkovetsky, and Papageno the bird-catcher by baritones Quirijn De Lang and Neal Davies.
Bristol Hippodrome
