March 12 - 18, 2025
Man of many talents ◆ JUGGLING ROLES: Jamie Moffat features as both the character Osmin and director in Lyster Opera’s upcoming production of The Abduction from the Seraglio.
By JORDAN DUURSMA
THE Lyster Opera will return to Milawa in a rousing new production of Mozart’s great comedy, ‘The Abduction from the Seraglio’ on Saturday, 22 March. Featuring a vibrant cast and all new sets and costumes, this is a fast paced romp with some of Mozart’s most demanding and exciting music. Lyster Opera’s Jamie Moffat dons two hats for this production, doubling as ‘Osmin’, the head of servants at the palace while also directing the production. The story follows Belmonte, a young man who travels to Turkey to rescue his beloved Konstanze, who has been kidnapped by pirates and is now held captive in the harem of Pasha Selim, the Turkish ruler. With the help of his servant Pedrillo, Belmonte attempts to free her, facing obstacles like the overzealous Osmin, but ultimately wins her freedom through cleverness and the Pasha’s unexpected generosity. Jamie describes Osmin as a comic villain whose bark is worse than his bite. ■ Continued Page 6
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