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Feb 8th: Opera Theatre Company bring Mozart’s The Magic Flute to the Hawk’s Well Theatre

Opera Theatre Company’s production of the Magic Flute has been shortlisted for the most prestigious awards in Irish theatre ‘The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards’ in the category ‘Best Opera Production’ and comes to the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Friday 3rd February at 8pm.

Enchanting and evocative, Mozart’s final masterpiece The Magic Flute, is a lyrical love story, set against an atmospheric backdrop of fantasy and mischief.

This profound but light-hearted tale is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages combining moments of high comedy with intrigue, kidnap, and initiation rituals.

Opera Theatre Company is delighted to celebrate 25 years of touring opera throughout Ireland with this magical and uplifting opera.

The sublime score ripples with irresistible charm; from the stratospheric arias of the Queen of the Night, to the glorious melodies of Papageno, both reflecting Mozart’s dramatic genius and enthusiasm for life.

Opera Theatre Company’s chamber ensemble performs the captivating score with Music Direction by Brenda Hurley. Sung in English and directed by Annilese Miskimmon, design is by Nicky Shaw with lighting design by Sinead McKenna.

Cast includes: Allison Bell (Queen of the Night), Adrian Dwyer (Tamino), Owen Gilhooly (Papageno), Emma Morwood (Pamina), Matthew Trevino (Sarastro), Mary O’Sullivan (Papagena & First Lady), Laurence Thackeray (Monstatos), with Marcella Walsh (YAA), Eoin Hynes (YAA), Nathan Morrison (YAA), Mihaela Chirvase.

A terrific night’s entertainment… this company is driven by ideas, takes risks, and always a fresh and interesting approach
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