Set in a spectacular world inspired by the Victorian futurism of HG Wells and Jules Verne, this enthralling Magic Flute perfectly balances the opera’s beguiling mix of comedy, fantasy and pantomime with a profound story of the search for wisdom, love and truth. Read more …
A handsome prince, a damsel in distress, sorcerers, priests and a bumbling bird catcher – all are given life in Mozart’s sublime blend of lyrical love duets, folk-like ditties and the explosive coloratura of the Queen of the Night arias. The international cast includes Peter Gijsbertsen (La traviata 2017); Gemma Summerfield, First Prize winner at the 2015 Kathleen Ferrier Awards; name-to-watch Julia Sitkovetsky; and Richard Burkhard, who returns as Papageno, the laugh-out-loud role he created in 2012. Scottish Opera favourite Tobias Ringborg (The Marriage of Figaro 2016) conducts.
It’s not often achieved, but this is as near to perfection as it’s possible to get.
The Magic Flute's Jeni Bern chats to the Edinburgh Reporter.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Saturday May 4, 2019, until Saturday May 18, 2019. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Tuesday May 21, 2019, until Saturday May 25, 2019. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Thursday May 30, 2019, until Saturday June 1, 2019. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday June 5, 2019, until Saturday June 15, 2019. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival