Cape Town Opera is Presenting a Vibrant Adaptation of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ This September

Cape Town Opera’s newest opera is specifically targeted to younger audiences, with a delightful adaptation of Mozart’s classic, The Magic Flute. With targeted performances for primary and high school students, as well as all-age performances, the show promises to be a fun way to introduce children to the magic of opera. Here’s everything you need to know.

An Exciting Introduction to Opera for Kids

The Magic Flute is a fantastical opera that follows Prince Tamino on a quest to rescue Princess Pamina, facing trials of love, wisdom, and virtue. Guided by a magic flute and joined by the delightful bird-catcher Papageno, he uncovers a deeper journey toward enlightenment and harmony.

Conceptualised with accessibility and engagement in mind, the immersive production offers two unique versions, beautifully tailored for primary and high school learners. It serves both as an exciting introduction to opera and a valuable educational resource, particularly for high school music students, as The Magic Flute is part of the national curriculum.

The performance also underscores Cape Town Opera’s dedication to making opera inclusive, accessible and inspiring for the next generation and in keeping with this ethos, the production narration is in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, so that audiences can more easily understand the opera which is sung in German.

An extraordinary cast, featuring past and present members of Cape Town Opera’s Judith Neilson Young Artist (JNYA) Programme, will enrapture audiences with this timeless opera story. Schools and families can look forward to a unique cultural outing that combines music, drama and puppetry with education.

How to Book Tickets

The Magic Flute has two performances per day, one focused on primary-level learners, and the other with a high-school focus. The final day of performances, 20 September, is suitable for all ages.

After this season, The Magic Flute will be performed at the upcoming Woordfees festival.

Cost: R80. Book tickets on Webtickets.

When: 16 – 20 September 2025 | 10am (primary school performance) | 1pm (high school performance)
Where: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Protea St & Klipfontein Rd, Athlone, Cape Town

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