The Magic Flute

Mozart

Friday
Apr 02, 2027 7:30pm

Sunday
Apr 04, 2027 2:30pm

Thursday
Apr 08, 2027 7:30pm

Saturday
Apr 10, 2027 4:00pm

Venue Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton

Duration 2 hours, 25 minutes, including 1 20 minute intermission

The Magic Flute is Mozart’s dazzling tale of adventure, enlightenment, and the transformative power of music. When Prince Tamino falls for the mysterious Pamina, he undertakes a perilous quest to find her. Filled with soaring arias, radiant harmonies, and striking theatrical imagery, The Magic Flute celebrates imagination and the human search for wisdom and self knowledge. An unforgettable journey into a world where music unlocks the path to harmony.

– Brenna Corner


In The Magic Flute, a young prince is drawn into a quest that quickly proves more complex than it first appears. Tamino is tasked by the formidable Queen of the Night with rescuing her daughter, Pamina, from the powerful Sarastro. Armed with a magical flute and accompanied by the cheerful bird-catcher Papageno, he sets out on what seems like a straightforward mission of heroism and love.

But as Tamino ventures deeper into Sarastro’s realm, the story begins to shift. What first appeared as a tale of good versus evil reveals itself to be something far more nuanced. Truth and illusion blur, and Tamino and Pamina are drawn into a series of trials designed to test their courage, trust, and devotion. Along the way, Papageno searches for his own simple happiness, offering warmth and humour in contrast to the opera’s larger questions.

As the trials unfold, the characters must confront not only external challenges but their own understanding of the world around them. What emerges is a journey of transformation, where love, wisdom, and resilience lead the way, and where clarity is earned through patience, compassion, and the courage to see beyond first impressions.


Cast, Creative Team, and running time are subject to change.


Season
2026|27

Sung In
German with English Surtitles

Tickets
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Venue
Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton

Seat Map

Opera Length

Estimated Run Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes, including 1 20 minute intermission

Pre-performance talk: 1 hour before performance

Act 1 65 Minutes

Intermission 20 mins

Act 2 60 Minutes

Artists

Cast

Tamino
Isaiah Bell

Queen of the Night
Sharleen Joynt

Papageno
Korin Thomas-Smith

First Lady
Lara Ciekiewicz

Second Lady
Camila Montefusco

Third Lady
Nicole Percifield

Papagena
Chelsea Kutyn

High Priest (The Speaker)
Neil Craighead

Creative Team

Stage Director
Ashlie Corcoran

Set & Costume Designer
TBA

Lighting Designer
Gerald King

Projection Designer
TBA

Stage Manager
TBA

Assistant Stage Manager
TBA

Keynotes & More

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