When does the premiere take place?

The premiere begins on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 5:00 PM and is expected to end around 6:30 PM.

Where will The Enchanted City be performed?

The performance will take place in the Great House of the Duisburg Theater at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

How long does the family opera last?

The performance lasts about 90 minutes and is presented without an intermission.

What age is the production suitable for?

The theater recommends The Enchanted City for children from 8 years old.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price is 20 euros according to the event information. Different prices apply for certain discounts and family tickets.

In which language is it performed?

The family opera is performed in German with subtitles.

The Enchanted City: A magical family opera conquers the Duisburg Theater

Name: The Enchanted City
Start: 2027-01-15T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-15T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

The Enchanted City: A family opera full of fantasy at the Duisburg Theater

When toys create a inhabited world, a musical adventure begins in the Great House of the Duisburg Theater for the whole family. Samuel Penderbayne's family opera The Enchanted City tells the story of Philipp and Lucy, two children who find themselves in a mysterious city and encounter an old prophecy there.

A fairy tale adventure between opera and musical

Philipp feels neglected due to his mother’s new relationship and escapes into a self-invented world. One night this fantasy comes true: his toy city comes to life. When Lucy secretly follows him, the inhabitants mistake both children for the prophesied destroyer and the longed-for savior. Dragons, pirates, and an even greater threat take the siblings through a story where bravery, solidarity, and the limitless power of imagination form the dramatic core.

Samuel Penderbayne's sound world

Samuel Penderbayne's composition consciously transcends genre boundaries. Musical energy meets the expressiveness of classical opera, while the dramaturgy alternates between comedic moments, fairy tale tension, and emotional conflicts. Performed in German with subtitles, an accessible stage experience is created for children from eight years old and their adult companions.

Staging with great visual imagination

Director Louisa Proske guides the young heroes through a stage world where the ordinary tips into the fantastic. The set and costumes by Momme Hinrichs, complemented by videos from Judith Selenko, give the enchanted city a transformable shape. The Duisburg Philharmonic, the choir of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and a committed ensemble of soloists combine precise acting with a colorful music theater atmosphere.

Premiere in the Great House

The premiere takes place on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 5:00 PM in the Great House of the Duisburg Theater. The performance lasts about 90 minutes and runs without an intermission. Leading the musical direction is Azim Karimov, while the dramaturgy is managed by Katie Campbell and Anna Melcher.

Conclusion: An evening at the theater that ignites imagination

The Enchanted City promises a sensory stage experience with fairy-tale images, lively music, and a story about siblings, bravery, and togetherness. Families will experience an accessible family opera that takes young viewers seriously and directly engages their imagination. Anyone who wants to experience opera as an adventure should discover this premiere live at the Duisburg Theater.