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What’s On
Our 2026-2027 season has landed & it's absolutely bursting with fun, fairytale, & fantasy, with three brand new, sumptuous productions of operatic favourites designed to entrance opera lovers young & young-at-heart!
Season: 18 & 19 December 2026
Hansel and Gretel - Engelbert Humperdinck
Escape into a world of enchantment, suspense, and the sweetest revenge this December at The Piano in Christchurch, as Toi Toi Opera brings Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel to vibrant life in a spectacular new production just in time for Christmas. Follow brave siblings Hansel and Gretel as they journey into a mysterious forest, come face to face with a magical Sandman who sprinkles sweet dreams, and outsmart a hilariously wicked Witch in her mouth-watering gingerbread house!
Sumptuous staging, luscious music, and a thrilling dash of theatrical magic make this the perfect first opera for young children, and a heartwarming festive treat for parents and grandparents alike. Sung in English, and filled with unforgettable melodies - including the moving ‘Evening Prayer’ - this spellbinding new production is directed by Julian Anderson, with musical direction by Matthew Oswin, and features an exquisite all South Island cast, chorus, musical, and creative team.
Brought to you with the very generous support of the Christchurch City Council’s Strengthening Communities Fund.
Venue: The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch. SEASON ON SALE NOWSave the dates!
Season: 11, 13, & 14 March 2027
The Magic Flute - W. A. Mozart
Waitaha Canterbury’s finest operatic artists assemble together at beautiful Mona Vale to bring you this captivating new outdoor production of Mozart’s masterwork. Directed by the incomparable Sara Brodie, with stellar emerging conductor Vincent Hardaker at the helm, and starring phenomenal young tenor Harry Grigg who is returning home from London to spearhead our incredible cast as Tamino, the stage is set for an extraordinarily special season.
Stay tuned as we announce all the juicy details over the coming months, and release tickets for sale in December.
Brought to you with the very generous support of the Christchurch City Council’s Strengthening Communities Fund.
Venue: Mona Vale Gardens, 40 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011. (Contingency rain day 20 March). Tickets will be on sale from December 2026.