Opera for kids? Cape Town Opera’s ‘A Pocket Magic Flute’ makes it magical! 

If you’ve ever wanted to introduce your little ones to the magic of opera—without expecting them to sit still for three hours – Cape Town Opera has the perfect solution! 

On Sunday, 9 March at 11am, The Wave Theatre in Cape Town (44 Long Street) will be screening A Pocket Magic Flute, a delightful 40-minute film that brings Mozart’s The Magic Flute to life in an exciting, bite-sized format. Designed to captivate young audiences, this pioneering project reimagines the classic opera through an African lens, blending live action with animation for a visually stunning experience. 

Behind this magical adaptation is Pocket Opera, a team dedicated to making opera accessible and fun. The film’s music features top African-American performers, alongside orchestral tracks played by talented young musicians from the Oakland and Sacramento Youth Symphonies – a true global collaboration! 

The screening is part of Cape Town Opera’s SHORTS: A Festival of Short Operas, running at The Wave Theatre from 7 to 16 March. And the best part? Tickets are just R50 through Webtickets. 

So, if you’re looking for a fun, cultural outing that might just spark a lifelong love of music in your child, don’t miss A Pocket Magic Flute. It’s opera – just the right size for little imaginations!