Die Zauberflöte

In the organizer's words:

A fairy tale, a classic, a riddle: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "The Magic Flute" has delighted generations of opera-goers for over two centuries. But how can this work be staged today? Director Walter Sutcliffe dares to take a surprising and charmingly provocative look at Mozart's masterpiece in Halle - with irony, satirical twists and a feel for the contradictions of our time.

The plot: a hero who doesn't defeat a dragon, but runs away from it and cries. Three women who save where men fail. A story that at first glance promises a fairytale - and yet calls everything into question: Light versus darkness, reason versus emotion, knowledge versus ignorance. Sutcliffe's production invites us to question these opposites, with a pinch of humor and a willingness to embrace new perspectives.

What makes this "Magic Flute" special?
Mozart himself is placed at the center as an ironic commentator on his time. Archetypes are transformed: soldiers become high-tech enthusiasts, warriors become modern anti-heroines. And what begins on stage like a classic storybook unfolds as a multifaceted play with times, roles and meanings. A journey through time that ranges from the white patriarchy of the 18th century to the digital world of today - and holds up a mirror to the present.

The music remains unchanged in its harmony - and yet the irony shimmers through: The sound of unity meets scenes of conflict and human fallibility. What happens when the big questions of yesteryear meet the challenges of AI and technology? Can day and night, analog and digital, ever really be united?

A visual experience awaits the audience: from the elaborate stage that opens up like a storybook to the costumes that transcend ages and styles. With a renowned lighting design and a cast that breathes new life into the piece with plenty of energy and humor, this "Magic Flute" will be an unforgettable experience.

Mozart's great opera - different, multi-faceted and yet full of the joy of the fairytale. Let yourself be enchanted!