The Magic Flute: performances and dance workshops for primary schools
Luca Silvestrini's Protein presents Schools-only performances of Luca Silvestrini's family dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart's opera together with dance workshops.Bring Mozart’s magical story to life.
Introduce your pupils to dance, opera and imaginative storytelling through Luca Silvestrini’s critically acclaimed The Magic Flute.
Join the fun-loving bird-catcher Papageno and the lost Prince Tamino as they journey through a magical world to rescue Princess Pamina and discover the truth about the mysterious Queen of the Night.
Mozart’s classic opera is brought to life through Protein’s playful mix of dance, storytelling, singing, humour and striking visuals. This joyful production explores friendship, courage, compassion and the importance of making your own choices.
“The children were entranced.”Audience member
“A joyful piece of theatre, perfect for the whole family.”Theatre & Tonic
THE MAGIC FLUTE DANCE WORKSHOPS
Schools can also book a dance workshop led by professional Protein dance artists.
Using movement, music and imaginative play, pupils will explore the characters, story and themes of The Magic Flute. The workshops are inclusive and suitable for children with or without previous dance experience.
Available workshop dates
- Friday 20 November 2026
- Monday 30 November 2026
- Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Wednesday 2 December 2026
Workshop prices
Thanks to support from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Protein can offer a specially subsidised rate to state-funded schools in the borough. Subsidised rates are also available to state-funded schools outside Greenwich.
One 60-minute workshop | Whole-school workshop day | |
Greenwich state-funded schools | £50 | £100 |
State-funded schools outside Greenwich | £150 | £300 |
Independent schools – standard rate | £200 | £400 |
A single workshop is for one class of up to 30 pupils.
A whole-school workshop day includes up to four 60-minute workshops for four different classes, with up to 30 pupils in each class. This enables as many as 120 pupils to participate.
For a Greenwich state-funded school booking a whole day, this costs as little as £1.83 per pupil.
Workshops take place at your school. Schools must provide a suitable hall or large, clear indoor space. A teacher or authorised member of school staff must remain with each class throughout the workshop.
Prices apply to schools within a reasonable travelling distance of Woolwich. Protein will advise at the time of booking if additional travel costs are necessary.
Workshop places are limited. Priority will be given to schools booking tickets to see The Magic Flute at Woolwich Works.
To book workshops: The Magic Flute: school dance workshop request form – Fill in form
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Luca Silvestrini's Protein is a Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and by Royal Borough of Greenwich and Woolwich Works. Co-commissioned by DanceEast and The Place, with creation support by Pavillion Dance South West and Dance City.
Photos: Jane Hobson
HOW TO BOOK PERFORMANCES
Pay By Card: click on the Book Now button below and choose the number of tickets that you require.
BACS: to pay by BACS money transfer call us on 020 8035 8835 and choose option 2 for tickets. Alternatively you can email us at tickets@woolwich.works with the subject heading 'BACS The Magic Flute'.
