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Tamino, a young prince, falls head over heels in love with the picture of the beautiful Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night. The Queen promises Tamino Pamina’s hand in marriage if he should succeed in freeing her from the clutches of majestic Sarastro. Tamino sets out with the amusing bird-catcher Papageno on a journey to the land of this mysterious ruler. The magic flute – a present from the Queen – will protect him on his way. The twosome together goes through a series of trials in which they are to maintain a vow of silence, prove themselves resolute and unwavering, and also demonstrate their courage. While they oppose the forces of darkness, they learn the meaning of wisdom, friendship, and love.

Few artists who come to Bonn for the highlights of international dance can be called " pop stars ." Yoann Bourgeois is one of them. With his 726,000 followers on Instagram, he is a media and artistic phenomenon—always playfully in touch with the gravity of life.

Anyone watching COSMOS will wonder whether human bodies are actually dancing on stage or whether planets are actually colliding. The name of the evening says it all: Anthony Heinl and his company will whisk you away on a cosmic odyssey. You'll be amazed by the wonder of the cosmos and also by what modern lighting design can achieve. The eVolution Dance Theater show is full of visual effects and rightfully deserves the title of a lighting design show. In COSMOS, you will explore unknown galaxies and travel and whirl through starscapes with the dancers. Let yourself be swept away into a world where your imagination knows no bounds.

THE NUTCRACKER is and remains the ultimate Christmas ballet. And who could fail to be enchanted by the story of Drosselmeyer and Marie?

The Chamber of Love, of which legend sings, is a cave on the Basque coast, once flooded by high tide and since the 18th century the scene of a sentimental tragedy. History calls it Ura and Ederra (Water and Beauty). At the very moment when they were savoring life and love at their most, the ocean swallowed them with its caresses and threats, its calm and its fury. In the morning, their bodies still lay entwined on the sand.

The Junior Ballet of the Paris Opéra is a brand new company. In early summer 2024, Alexander Neef , General Director of the Paris Opéra, stated: " The creation of the Junior Ballet reflects the Paris Opéra's desire to constantly evolve and offer innovative forms of creation, training, and education, while preserving the institution's centuries-old heritage. "

SWAY evokes the lyrical movement language for which Medhi Walerski has become known. Fluid, harmonious transitions between duets and the company of seven dancers create timeless moments as fleeting as the hope described by Emily Dickinson in her 1862 poem " Hope is the thing with feathers ," which inspired this piece. An ode to movement and its ability to communicate without words.

In GNAWA, Nacho Duato explores his roots, those of his ancestors, and his connection to the Mediterranean. With this work, he attempts to convey the sensuality of the landscape and the sensitivity of its inhabitants through movement. With evocative music full of Spanish and North African sounds, Gnawa captivates with its dazzling power and sensual elegance, uniting the spirituality and organic rhythm of the Mediterranean.

After its great success in 2025, the production returns to Bonn for the second consecutive year! Who doesn't know Carl Orff 's Carmina Burana ? In this multidisciplinary production from Ukraine, all artistic disciplines merge: a large orchestra plays for the dancers and the adult and children's choirs, while video installations are played in the background. Over 135 people are involved in this evening.