Vancouver Opera: The Magic Flute at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Imagine attending a garden party in 1791. There’s a mysterious flute that has incredible instantaneous magic. The Magic Flute is Tamino’s most prized possession. He goes on a daring journey to say the kidnapped Princess Pamina. But rescuing her is not the end of the mission. Together, they have to face many trials and tribulations. Moreover, they must go head-to-head with Pamina’s mother’s tremendous wrath. It’s a fairytale like no other, but like many beloved stories, The Magic Flute will show that light overcomes darkness. Pamina and her hero, Tamino, find their path, freedom, and love.

It’s like a storybook you can experience! The Magic Flute provides groundbreaking visual and aural entertainment. For this production, the Vancouver Opera has pulled all the stops. The company has brought in an excellent creative team, comprising director Diane Paulus, set and costume designer Myung Hee Cho, and lighting designer Scott Zielinski. Tania Miller will serve as the official conductor for the symphony, while Ashlie Corcoran will serve as the revival director.

Of course, an opera will never be outstanding without the immense talent of the singers. The illustrious Audrey Luna will come in as Queen of the Night, Clarence Frazer as Papageno, Owen McCausland as Tamino, Kristen MacKinnon as Pamina, McKenzie Warriner as Papagena, and Roger Honeywell as Monstatos. The stellar cast includes some more notable performers.

Vancouver Opera is currently Canada’s second-largest opera company. Its shows have received wide critical acclaim for their innovative, groundbreaking, and brilliant productions. Since 1958, the group has dedicated their efforts to using the power of opera to showcase arts and culture, instill values, and communicate with the community. It’s the element of human drama and the team’s incredible passion that has brought the Vancouver Opera to where it is now. For their October 2023 presentation, Vancouver Opera brings The Magic Flute to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The state-of-the-art performing arts venue was named after the late Canadian Monarch, Queen Elizabeth. Matching its majestic name are the venue's top-tier facilities and trailblazing light and sound technology. Attendees can rest assured that they will have the ultimate entertainment experience when they come and see Vancouver Opera’s The Magic Flute at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre! Catch the fantastic show on Saturday, 21st October 2023, by buying your tickets now!