Opera For Children

Colorful and magical opera productions, especially for children

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∗ The performances are intended for ages 3-8 and take place in the Opera House’s foyer with the children sitting on carpets and the adults around them on chairs.
∗ Dear parents, please avoid coming with young babies who might disrupt the performance. All ages require a ticket.

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פורים באופרה-נשף המסכות של סינדרלה

נשף המסיכות של סינדרלה נדחה למועד חדש. נחזור אליכם בהקדם עם תאריך מעודכן ומבטיחים לחגוג יחד בגדול

Tuesdays | 5:00 PM | In the Opera House foyer

In the small hall

Alice in Wonderland

An operatic version of Lewis Carroll's classic story, about the girl Alice who discovers a wonderful world full of magical creatures.

Tuesdays | 5:00 PM | In the Opera House foyer

Inspired by the characters, stories, and sounds of Mozart

The Magic Flute

Papageno the bird hunter sets out in search of Princess Pamina to Sarastro's kingdom. Along the way, he meets the Queen of the Night and her three mysterious assistants, and even finds love. Mozart's beloved opera in a colorful and entertaining version and a special arrangement for children in Hebrew - translated by Ehud Manor.

Tuesdays | 5:00 PM | In the Opera House foyer

Gioacchino Rossini

Cinderella

The beloved fairytale about Cinderella who rises from the cinders to become a beautiful princess in spite of the fact that her two ugly step sisters will do anything in their power to destroy her. In Rossini's operatic version there is no fairy godmother but there is a charming magician who helps Cinderella win the love of her prince charming.

Ido Ricklin - inspired by the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

The ugly duckling

In a duck’s nest, a small and different hatchling enters the world—full of joy and excitement. But time after time, he is rejected—until a magical songbird encourages him to embark on a journey of self-discovery. When Spring arrives, a meeting with a flock of swans’ changes everything.

The Grumpy Diva – Dressing the Character

The show is about to begin – but the leading soloist is nervous, confused… and most of all? She has no idea what to wear! Together with her absent-minded assistant, the children will step behind the scenes to help her choose a costume, wig, and accessories and even join in a cheerful vocal warm-up before she’s ready to go on stage.

Adventure at the Opera – A Musical Backstage Journey Inspired by The Magic Flute

An interactive and immersive tour through the Israeli Opera House, guided by beloved characters from The Magic Flute! Children and parents embark on a magical musical journey behind the scenes through the costume warehouse, the stage, the makeup and props rooms to help Pamina, Papageno, and the Queen of the Night find who they’ve lost.

Happy Choir – Singing Together

Parents, children, a conductor, and a pianist – all come together to create one musical moment, full of emotion and joy. Join us to learn a shared song through a special method designed for everyone, even those with no prior singing experience. We’ll send the lyrics in advance, and during the session we’ll weave a colourful “tapestry of voices” that will become a small, recorded performance

Masquerade at the Opera – Design, Sing & Dance

Step into a magical world of forest creatures and fairytale characters In this colorful and creative workshop, every child will design an imaginative mask, choose matching accessories and costumes, and become the character they’ve created!