A young man with a passion for reading discovers a book about a fantastical world in which cruel darkness is defeated by the light. Drawn in by the magic of the story, he becomes lost in his own adventure meeting the Queen of the Night and her rival, the mighty Sarasto, high priest of the sun. He is charged with a quest: to rescue the Queen’s beautiful daughter Pamina kidnapped by the mean and greedy Monostatos, Guided by Three Boys and accompanied by the bird-catcher Papageno, Tamino sets out on a journey in search of love, truth and honour. Sung in English.

Artistic Director: Vanessa Woodward, Producer: Mike Woodward, Production Director: Sue Moore,

Revival Director: Tristan Stocks, Musical Director: Nia Williams, Technical and Lighting Director: John Alcock
Woodwind: Nick Planas

( Bring your own picnic/drinks and seats. Entrance via Summertown Library, exit via the rear door to Alexandra Park courts)