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A reimagined AIDA comes to Artscape

Opera fans… hold onto your theatre glasses. This May, Cape Town Opera unveils a striking new retelling of Verdi's classic, AIDA, at the Artscape Opera House. Directed by Artistic Director Magdalene Minnaar, this reimagining of the iconic opera is done through a lens of Afro-futurism, exploring love, betrayal, and cultural identity in a modern context. The all-South African cast is led by acclaimed soprano Nobulumko Mngxekeza in the title role, alongside rising star Nonhlanhla Yende as Amneris. Choreographed by Gregory Maqoma and featuring dancers from Jazzart, this production brings emotional intensity and powerful movement to the opera stage, while the 52-member Cape Town Opera Chorus and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kamal Khan, provide the musical backbone. Look forward to a visual feast of geometric set design, immersive lighting and bold costumes. Aida will be performed in Italian with surtitles in English and isiXhosa. With a soaring score, visionary direction, and a uniquely local creative team, this is one Cape Town opera event you don't want to miss. Aida runs at the Artscape Opera House where: Friday 23 May at 7pm Sunday 25 May at 3pm Tuesday 27 May at 7pm Thursday 29 May at 7pm Saturday 31 May at 3pm.