When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Thursday, January 28, 2027, at 11:00 AM and is expected to end around 12:30 PM.

Where is The Enchanted City performed?

The family opera can be experienced at the Great House of Duisburg Theater at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about an hour and a half and is presented without an intermission.

What age is the family opera suitable for?

The production is recommended for children aged eight and older.

How much do the tickets cost?

Regular tickets cost 20 Euros. Discounted tickets are available for 12 Euros; school classes pay 5 Euros per person.

In which language is it performed?

The opera is performed in German with surtitles.

The Enchanted City: A magical family opera full of courage, music, and imagination

Name: The Enchanted City
Start: 2027-01-28T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-28T12:30:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

A magical family opera about courage and imagination

When toys turn into a living city, a musical adventure full of dragons, pirates, and mysterious prophecies begins at the Duisburg Theater. Samuel Penderbayne's family opera The Enchanted City is aimed at audiences aged eight and older, combining captivating musical theater with a story about togetherness, bravery, and the limitless power of imagination.

Philipp and Lucy enter another world

Philipp feels sidelined by his mother and her new partner. He also initially struggles to find common ground with his stepsister Lucy. In his self-built toy world, he seeks refuge – until one night it comes to life and transforms into a mysterious city.

Lucy has secretly followed Philipp. The inhabitants of the city are expecting two special strangers: one of them is supposed to be the prophesied destroyer, the other the longed-for savior. Caught between old prophecies and new dangers, the two children find themselves in an adventure that they can only survive together.

From musical tones to classical opera

Samuel Penderbayne's composition consciously transcends genre boundaries. Musicals energy meets classical opera tradition, while the dramaturgy seriously acknowledges the perspective of young people. The music accompanies the transformation of the toy world into a grand stage reality and opens up space for tension, humor, and emotional twists.

The libretto is by Susanne Lütje and Anne X. Weber and is based on the children's book of the same name by Edith Nesbit. The staging is by Louisa Proske. Momme Hinrichs designs the set and costumes, while Judith Selenko is responsible for the video. Musically, the Duisburg Philharmonic and the choir of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein participate.

A stage experience for the whole family

The theater atmosphere thrives on the contrast between familiar toys and an ever-expanding fantasy world. Dragons, pirates, and the threat posed by a true destroyer give the production a fairytale-like tension. The artistry and singing lead the young audience right into a world where imagination becomes a force of action.

The performance lasts about an hour and a half and will be presented without an intermission in German with surtitles. As a production of the Young Opera Rhine-Ruhr, The Enchanted City combines musical quality with an age-appropriate approach to stage art.

Conclusion: Imagination becomes reality on stage

On January 28, 2027, families can expect a colorful opera experience with great music, adventurous storyline, and a strong message: Those who open themselves to others find a way even in the most foreign of worlds. Secure your tickets and experience The Enchanted City live in Duisburg.