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Cape Town Opera- Aida

Cape Town Opera- Aida

Cape Town Opera- Aida

from 23 May 2025 19:00

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Cape Town Opera presents Verdi’s Aida with an all-African cast in a bold, Africanfuturist reimagining of this iconic opera. Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love and cultural conflict, Aida follows the love story of an enslaved Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian commander. Under Minnaar’s direction, this production combines video, animation and Gregory Maqoma’s choreography to bring a vivid, futuristic world to life. With a 56-member chorus and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra under Kamal Khan, this production promises to be a cultural highlight of 2025.


Cape Town Opera brings Verdi’s powerful Aida to life with an all-African cast, presenting a futuristic reimagining of this beloved opera.

Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love and cultural conflict, this timeless opera is brought into an era of African futurism. The story follows Aida, an enslaved Ethiopian princess, and Radamès, an Egyptian military commander, navigating love amidst loyalty, betrayal and the clash between two civilisations. This innovative production redefines grand opera within an African context. Under Minnaar’s direction, Aida’s 153-year-old story is told in a unique, indigenous and thoughtful way. Using extensive video and animation alongside vibrant costumes, this futuristic world is vividly brought to life with the help of renowned South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma. The set unfolds in layers by manipulating light, shadow and form, creating a dynamic space that evolves with the story. The design is minimalistic and monumental, combining geometric forms with futuristic lighting to evoke grandeur and mystery. The ultimate aim is for this unique interpretation to feel unexpected yet deeply resonant, leaving the audience captivated by this new vision of the opera.

This production will feature a chorus of 56 singers and dancers, with U.S.-based conductor Kamal Khan leading the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be, without question, a cultural highlight for South Africa in 2025.

Duration:
Act I & II: 80 min
Intermission: 30 min
Act III & IV: 70min

Age Restriction: no u5s

Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.

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Artscape, Opera House, Cape Town  Location on Google Maps

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