“Crisply directed by Elisabeth Manduell, it’s clean, clear, pure, and focused, a valuable lesson in how and why great artworks survive through the ages. “ 

-        Keith Bain (Daily Maverick, 12/5/2023)

“However, there is nothing ‘semi’ about this production which is visually and aurally a wow. Elisabeth Manduell directed in 2021 and directs again, with a finely tuned eye and ear.”

-        Robyn Cohen (The Cape Robyn, 11/5/23)

"Director Elisabeth Manduell’s creative and sensitive reworking of a brilliant concept by Matthew Wild results in an enchanting evening for opera-lovers."

-        Beverly Brommert (Weekend Special, 13/5/23)

"Director, Elisabeth Manduell and Conductor, Adam Szmidt have prepared a visual and audial feast that makes for a dreamlike, evening escape at the theatre."

-        Jamie Uranovsky (BroadwayWorld, 12/5/23)

Composer: Georges Bizet

Libretto: Eugène Cormon, Michel Carré

Conductor: Adam Schmidt (2023), Jan Latham Konig (2021)

Director: Elisabeth Manduell

Set & Costume Designer: Michael Mitchell

Artwork: Shakil Solanki

Concept: Matthew Wild

Lighting Designer: Faheem Bardien

Chorus Master: Marvin Kernelle

Nadir: Levy Sekgapane / Lukhanyo Moyake

Leïla: Brittany Smith / Noluvuyiso Mpofu

Zurga: Conroy Scott / William Berger

Nourabad: Reuben Mbonambi / Thesele Kemane

Chorus: The Cape Town Opera Chorus

Production Photos by Kim Stevens