THE MAGIC FLUTE
​BY W. A. MOZART IN A NEW ENGLISH VERSION BY JOHN SAVOURNIN AND DAVID EATON
wilton's music hall from 25th february - 8th march 2025

★★★★ "vibrant and irreverrent... mozart in the jungle teems with fun" - The times

this production has now passed

Charles Court Opera makes a welcome return to Wilton’s with their gloriously magical take on Mozart’s popular comic masterpiece, The Magic Flute, after their triumphant success with The Barber of Seville (**** The Times).

Set in the heart of the mysterious jungle, join intrepid explorer Tamino as he embarks on a journey filled with fantastical, magical creatures, where nothing is as it seems.  Sung in a refreshing translation by John Savournin (book) and David Eaton (lyrics), this utterly beautiful production, filled with enchanting puppetry, magic and witty surprises, promises to be an absolute treat for opera lovers and new comers of all ages.

Featuring some of CCO’s finest singers, with sumptuous designs by Simon Bejer, this is one you absolutely do not want to miss.

CREATIVES

Original Director John Savournin
Revival Director James Hurley
Musical Director David Eaton
Choreographer Merry Holden
Original Designer Simon Bejer
Revival Designer Lucy Fowler
Lighting Designer Ben Pickersgill

CAST

Papageno Matthew Kellett
Pamina Alison Langer
1st Lady & Papagena Sarah Prestwidge
2nd Lady Martha Jones
3rd Lady Meriel Cunningham
Queen of the Night Eleri Gwilym
Sarastro & Speaker Peter Lidbetter
Tamino Martins Smaukstelis
Monostatos Joe Ashmore

Photo Credit Bill Knight

press for cco's the magic flute

★★★★★ "This was Mozart at its most magical, Wilton’s at its most atmospheric, and Charles Court Opera at its absolute best" - a young(ish) perspective

★★★★★ "hugely enjoyable and well worth searching out" - LONDONTHEATRE1

★★★★★ "delightfully original journey into the jungle" - London living large

★★★★ "It's a great introduction to The Magic Flute – or even to opera in general" - WEst end best friend

★★★★ "This is a great introduction to a classic opera for those who don’t know it and an excellent evening’s entertainment for those who do." - Reviews hub

★★★★ "​Endearing and Entertaining... This Magic Flute is a production well worth seeking out—breathing exhilarating new life into a cherished classic with wit, invention, and undeniable theatrical flair." - London unattached

★★★★ “It is an ensemble piece, and the voices are all as fantastic as the libretto is fantastical... Charles Court Opera know how to deliver, and with “The Magic Flute” they have once again conjured magic." - THE SPY IN THE STALLS