The Magic Flute

I was absolutely delighted to be invited to Kennet Opera’s The Magic Flute as they celebrated 25 years of performing opera in Newbury.  In this difficult economic climate it is a credit to them that they have grown in stature going from strength to strength.

This was a knockout performance funny, warm lively and energetic. There were some superb characterisations, outstanding singing and fine acting.

The director had given the production a modern take setting it in a holiday camp complete with bluecoats, a boiler man and Sarastro as the camp owner. Tamino’s travelling companion Papageno was a zoo keeper and the spirits sea cadets.  Every aspect of his vision worked giving it a fresh and original look.

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