When does the performance begin on May 21, 2026?

The performance begins on May 21, 2026, at 19:30.

How long does the evening last?

The performance is scheduled from 19:30 to 22:15.

Is there an introduction before it begins?

Yes, an introduction takes place 30 minutes before the performance starts.

What age is the production suitable for?

The age recommendation is from 10 years.

In which language will it be performed?

The performance will be in German with subtitles.

What is the cost of a ticket?

The starting price is 16 euros per ticket.

Mozart's Magic Flute unfolds digital magic and fairy-tale suspense at MiR Gelsenkirchen

Name: The Magic Flute
Start: 2026-05-21T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-22T00:15:00+02:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier (MiR) - Großes Haus

An evening of opera between fairy tale magic and digital temptation

With Mozart's The Magic Flute, the Music Theater in the Revier presents a stage experience that transforms the classic into a fairy-tale and simultaneously dystopian world. The production by Nora Krahl combines operatic art, computer game aesthetics, and MiR.LAB experimental enthusiasm into a performance that appeals to both opera lovers and the curious in Gelsenkirchen. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))

When the classic jumps to the next level

Tamino, Pamina, Papageno, and Sarastro do not appear here as museum guests, but as figures in a world of trials, power games, and changing rules. The direction aims for a clear dramatic climax: truth remains fragile, authority is questioned, and the game of knowledge acquires new sharpness. This interpretation gives Mozart's opera an immediate presence while retaining its musical brilliance. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))

Set design, lighting, and digital magic

Particularly appealing is the set design inspired by historical paintings and baroque theater backdrops, which works with interactive screens, imaginative costumes, and digital techniques. The MiR.LAB explores new forms of music theater at the intersection of participation, art, and digital technology. Thus, a theater atmosphere is created where the analog and digital do not compete but charge each other. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))

Musical quality and scenic precision

As a German opera in two acts, The Magic Flute remains a touchstone for the opera house, the ensemble, and the direction. In Gelsenkirchen, Johannes Klumpp and Maximilian Otto are in charge of musical direction, while Nora Krahl is responsible for the production; additionally, the stage and costumes are by Martin Miotk, along with a digitally influenced teamwork that firmly anchors the evening. The performance in the Great House lasts from 19:30 to 22:15 and includes a 30-minute introduction before it begins. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))

Why this evening attracts an audience

The production specifically targets opera newcomers, gaming fans, and all those who wish to experience a familiar classic anew. This openness is precisely what makes it appealing: The work remains Mozart's, yet the access is contemporary, playful, and intellectually alert. Those who wish to not just consume culture but experience it in the best sense will find an evening full of imagination, excitement, and visual power here. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))

Conclusion: This Magic Flute promises great opera, intelligent direction, and a surprisingly modern visual language. At the Music Theater in the Revier, an evening is created that preserves the magic of the original while simultaneously recharging it. Anyone wanting to experience Mozart's classic live in a fresh, poetic, and digital interpretation should secure this date. ([musiktheater-im-revier.de](https://musiktheater-im-revier.de/de/performance/2025-26/die-zauberfloete))