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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
The Magic Flute Artwork. An atmospheric painting of a King on his knees playing the flute up towards the stars. Within the stars there is the face of a woman looking down. All the colours are blue, purple and gold.

The Magic Flute

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Prince Tamino falls in love with Pamina, the kidnapped daughter of the Queen of the Night, and must journey to rescue her with the help of the hapless Papageno. His quest will set him against forces of darkness and light and transform his understanding of the dream-like world in which he lives.

Directed by Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, and Opera North regular James Hurley, this surreal tale of lovers, bird-catchers, and operatic queens offers an electrifying evening of magic, romance, and timeless music.

There’s much to warm the heart here – far beyond the perfection of the musical score”

★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions

This Magic Flute is, well … magical!”

★★★★★ Mark Aspen

Phenomenally inventive, relentlessly entertaining, and full of insight”

Classic Explorer

Price

£28.50

Presented by

Wild Arts

Running time

Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval

Age Guidance

5+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Content Advice

This production includes references to violence and suicide, within a fairytale context.

Sung

In English. Please note, subtitles are not used in this production.

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Venue

The House

Trailer

Production Pictures

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Four performers on a dimly lit stage, with dramatic blue drapery in the background. Three are crouched or kneeling with expressive facial expressions mid singing as one lies on the ground, seemingly unconscious with a crown on his head.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

Three actors on stage in a dramatic theatrical scene with a blue draped background. The person on the left, dressed in a pale blue outfit, is holding the shoulders of the middle person, who wears a distressed green outfit. A person on the right, dressed all in yellow and a fez, is observing them intently.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

Musicians in formal attire are performing a classical music concert, with a focus on a cellist playing his instrument intensely, accompanied by violinists and other cellists in an ambient room with brick walls.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

Two people in theatrical costumes on stage; one dressed in all yellow including a fez hat offers a red flower to the other, who is dressed in a blue, ruffled outfit with a dramatic collar and crown, standing confidently against a blue draped background.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

A theatrical performance scene where a person dressed in an elaborate green fairy costume, is the centre of attention. They are blowing a kiss to another person with a camera, who is capturing the moment. Two additional people in the background, dressed in white shirts and dark pants, are watching the central character. The setting features a blue draped background suggesting a stage environment.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

Rehearsal Pictures

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A person playfully peeking through a vibrant red, ruffled garment, surrounded by fabric that fills the frame.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

Two people on a stage, collaborating in a theatrical performance, each holding a bright yellow chair as a prop. They appear focused and are moving from left to right against a warm, yellow curtain backdrop, suggesting a dynamic scene in a play.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

A dynamic scene in a dance studio with five individuals practicing. One person is enthusiastically singing, wearing an orange top and multicoloured trousers. Another individual is in the foreground is knelt on the floor holding a dagger and crying. Three women with colourful ruffled skirts are out of focus in the background. The room has wooden flooring and curtains, creating an artistic rehearsal environment.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

A person in a vibrant lime green ruffled dress joyfully posing with arms spread wide and one leg lifted, standing on a crate in a gym with a wooden floor and beige curtains in the background. Another person crouches in front holding binoculars, who has turned to make a silly face at the camera.

Photography by Lucy J Toms.

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