Die Zauberflöte

The Stage“A very superior account of the opera...” McVicar’s staging of Mozart’s philosophical pantomime looks as good as ever in the hands of assistant director Blakeley. John MacFarlane’s handsome 18th-century sets provide monumentality, colour and mystery, and the comic element is well serv

MusicOMH“Fresh and invigorating...” One of the best performances by the company in recent times, extremely well paced, sung, and acted. It is more focused than last time around, and the elements of magic, mystery, lies and love were brought together in a very special evening...

Whatsonstage.com“Its appeal hasn’t yet faded...” The performance was blighted throughout by untidy ensemble, uncoordinated vocal entries and unsteady singing. Sir Colin Davis has been conducting longer than most of the cast have been alive, and his well-honed interpretation falls into tradition...

The Independent“There are no weak links anywhere...” McVicar may have his own way of going over the top, but in this classic production, now in its third revival, he doesn’t put a foot wrong. The real key to this production’s success lies in the fact that it keeps faith with the opera itself...