A secretive empire, ruled by a legendary queen – Alcina is all things at once: strong, powerful, clever and beguilingly beautiful. Again and again, she seduces strange men, who follow her call, onto her island, and again and again Alcina hopes without end to find true love. But her dream always ends in disappointment. The traces of past loves are strewn across the land – former suitors are now magically transformed and held captive in the island’s flora and fauna. But when Ruggiero lands on the island, Alcina is convinced – this is the right one! Meanwhile another “man” appears. Ruggiero’s fiancé Bradamante, disguised as her brother, Ricciardo, and searching for Ruggiero. When Alcina’s magic then also begins to gradually disappear, everything goes topsy-turvy.

Alcina

Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding

Kim de l'Horizon 's new play is a reimagining of the fairy tale of the Little Mermaid. It is a story about the longing for a different body, the dream of true love, and the price demanded by social advancement.

Ellen Hofmann

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13 - 28 Jul, 2026

Alcina · Bayerische Staatsoper

Jun 27, 2026

The little mermaids · Bühnen Bern

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