The Magic Flute
Luca Silvestrini's Protein
About The Magic Flute
5 StarsAmong the most inventive and ingenious mini-masterpieces you are likely to see this year
The Reviews Hub, on The Little Prince
4 StarsAn artful piece of children’s entertainment without sacrificing adult appeal
The Times, on The Little Prince
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Step into Luca Silvestrini’s highly anticipated new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, from award-winning company Protein Dance.
Join the fun-loving bird-catcher Papageno and the lost Prince Tamino as they set out to rescue Princess Pamina, uncovering the truth about the mysterious Queen of the Night and the powerful leader Sarastro.
The Magic Flute is brought to life with Protein’s playful mix of dancing, storytelling, singing and stunning visuals, with rearranged Mozart and new music by composer Frank Moon, design by Dick Bird, and lighting by Rachel Shipp.
Following Protein’s award-winning family show The Little Prince, this enchanting new tale of love and friendship shining through darkness is perfect for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups.
Cast and Creatives
Co-commissioned by DanceEast and The Place, The Magic Fluteis supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
With funding from Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust; Garrick Charitable Trust, The Lucille Graham Trust, Royal Borough of Greenwich and The Golsoncott Foundation.
Supported by Woolwich Works, Pavilion Dance South West and Dance City.
About Protein
One of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre, Artistic Director Luca Silvestrini has been using a blend of original choreography, text, music and social commentary to engage and entertain audiences and participants for over 25 years. Protein’s work is moved by the desire to connect deeply with audiences, using storytelling, immersive locations, and audience interaction to remove traditional boundaries and nurture an inclusive, participatory experience.
Protein’s critically acclaimed wide range of productions and community projects are much admired and in demand across the UK and the world. Amongst them LOL (lots of love), Border Tales, May Contain Food, May Contain Food May Contain You, especially created for rural touring, and The Little Prince. Luca has also created popular outdoor shows, including On Display, (In)visible Dancing, Windows in Progress and the recent promenade experience En Route.
The company is a leader in producing transformative performance projects that bring together participants and artists of all ages and walks of life. Through its inclusion programme, Protein works with specific communities including children and young people in alternative provision schools and hospitals, as well as with elders in care homes and with refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Recent projects include, But I Am, May Contain You and There and Here, which won The Stage Awards Community Project of the Year in 2023.
Recipient of the Art and Entertainment Civic Award 2022 from The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Protein is a Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works and Artistic Director Luca Silvestrini is an Affiliate Artist at The Place.
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