

Mozart
The Magic Flute
Sydney Opera House1 February–16 March 2024
Mozart
The Magic Flute
Sydney Opera House1 February–16 March 2024
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Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney
Language
Performed in English with surtitles.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval.
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Can a little magic make you see the world differently?
Escape into the enchanted world of The Magic Flute for a fabulous adventure. A noble hero and his loveable sidekick must rescue a princess in mortal danger. You’ll meet surprises at every turn, and with the Queen of the Night pulling the strings, not everything is as it seems.
Mozart wrote The Magic Flute for people from all walks of life to enjoy. A masterpiece of humanity and musical delight, this work has been globally popular from the Enlightenment era into the digital age. This summer, The Magic Flute will delight you with its big heart, adventurous spirit and unforgettable music.
This bright new production from some of Australia’s best creative minds is a journey for all ages. Award-winning director Kate Gaul teams up with acclaimed costume designer Anna Cordingley to create a brilliant adventure with lashes of magic. Performed in English, it’s a great choice for opera first-timers.
Conductor Teresa Riveiro Böhm makes her Opera Australia debut with a stellar cast of Australian audience favourites including Stacey Alleaume as Pamina, Kanen Breen, David Parkin and musical theatre lead Ben Mingay as Papageno.
The music
Cast & Creative
Conductor
Director
Associate Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Movement Director
English translation by
Set Design Consultant
Pamina
Tamino
Papageno
Queen of the Night
Sarastro/Speaker
First Lady
Second Lady
Third Lady
Papagena
Monostatos
Armed Man/Priest 1
Armed Man/Priest 2
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra

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