In Schwebeland (Hoverland) good fights evil and in the world, a storm is on the rampage. Hanna, Natan, Aziza and Otto are on their way home when remarkable things occur to them and around them. A pancake stand crops up out of nowhere, a shack. When the storm dies down and Otto is being teased by malicious girls, the other three come to his rescue. But what is going on? Why do they all of a sudden have superpowers? The hitchhiker from the parallel world clears up the matter and asks for their help. The four of them must all by themselves find out who in this other world is truly good and who is evil. And what does it all have to do with a blue sow?

The Blue Sow

Theater Bonn Opera House

What does it mean when two people »fall« for each other? Weakness at the knees, a pounding heart, clammy hands, butterflies in the stomach – all these symptoms require a proven antidote – an elixir of love!  Donizetti in his opera probes with a wink the ups and downs that those loving and in love go through and he lets the lovers watching from his audience identify with them.

The Love Potion (L'elisir d'amore)

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.

The Magic Flute

The twins Fadeya and Taseh decide to find their father, who has been missing for many years. He is not just anyone, but the ruler of Sultania, a faraway country in the desert. The path to his palace turns out to be dangerous: the children encounter a hungry giant snake, are almost washed away by a raging river and have to overcome an almost insurmountable wall. Magical figures and all-knowing objects help the resourceful twins on their journey. Their most important companion: a talking camel!

The Sultan's Children

Opernhaus Dortmund

Named after the Palacio de la Zarzuela near Madrid, the early form of Spanish musical theatre emerged as early as the 17th century, parallel to Italian opera. Related to vaudeville, farce and operetta, hundreds of these entertaining and effective works were written within a few decades. The genre was increasingly forgotten and only experienced a revival in the mid-19th century. However, it is still neglected on theatre programmes today. Star director Christof Loy, who has been a strong advocate of the zarzuela for many years, is staging an evening at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Santiago Sánchez

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 4, 2026

Gran Gala de Zarzuela · Deutsche Oper Berlin

Past events

May 17 - Jul 8, 2025

The Blue Sow · Theater Bonn

Mar 30 - Jun 22, 2025

The Love Potion (L'elisir d'amore) · Theater Bonn

Future and recently performed repertoire

Nemorino in L'elisir d'amore by Donizetti

Theater Bonn

Tamino in The Magic Flute by Mozart

Theater Bonn

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