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Experience the Grandeur of Tosca Opera in Cape Town

The Cape Town Opera is all set to present Tosca, an opera which has already won hearts in Johannesburg. The opera, with its captivating storyline, cinematic direction, and visually stunning spectacle, is scheduled to be performed at the Opera House of Artscape Theatre in the coming month.

The Director’s Excitement

Magdalene Minnaar, the director of Tosca, is thrilled to present the opera in Cape Town after its successful run in Johannesburg. She reminisced about an unforgettable moment during one of the performances in Johannesburg, where the audience’s applause reached new heights. Minnaar believes that the music is the soul of the opera, contributing to the creation of deep and engaging characters.

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The Focus on Lighting Design

Minnaar also highlighted the lighting design, which adds an exhilarating dimension to the production. The opera features a chorus comprising both adults and children from Cape Town, with two local performers in the lead roles.

The Talented Cast

Conroy Scott, playing the antagonist Baron Scarpia, and Nobulumko Mngxekeza, portraying Floria Tosca, are both praised for their exceptional performances. Scott’s character is described as a typical operatic ‘bad boy’ who enjoys hurting people, and Mngxekeza’s character is a confident diva unafraid to chase her desires.

The Empowering Message

Mngxekeza hopes to convey her character’s message of empowerment to the audience, urging them to pursue their aspirations.

Don’t Miss this Spellbinding Event

Tosca will be performed at the Artscape Opera House from 12th to 17th September 2023. Tickets are available on Computicket, with prices ranging from R180 to R520. Experience the enchanting music, passion, and power of Tosca, a must-see operatic event in Cape Town.

Details

  • Running dates: 12th to 17th September
  • Location: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
  • Tickets: Book via Computicket
  • Contact: 021 421 7695
Zola Naidoo

Zola Naidoo is a Cape Town journalist who chronicles the city’s shifting politics and the lived realities behind the headlines. A weekend trail-runner on Table Mountain’s lower contour paths, she still swops stories in her grandmother’s District Six kitchen every Sunday, grounding her reporting in the cadences of the Cape.

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