One of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre, Luca Silvestrini’s company Protein uses a blend of original choreography, storytelling, music and social commentary to nurture an inclusive, participatory experience for audiences. Their critically acclaimed and award-winning productions for theatre settings include LOL (lots of love), Border Tales, May Contain Food and The Little Prince.
Protein’s first theatre production for seven years is a new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, created specially for children and their families. STDMA is currently taking bookings for Autumn and Christmas 2026.
Protein uses a playful mix of dancing, storytelling, singing and stunning visuals to bring to life Mozart’s masterpiece for young audiences and opera lovers alike. This enchanting new tale of love and friendship shining through darkness is cast for four multi-talented performers (Nathan Bartman and Jacob Lang, together with Donna Lennard and Faith Prendergast, stars in The Little Prince) and designed by Dick Bird (Set and Costumes), Douglas Baker (Video) and Rachel Shipp (lighting), with re-arranged Mozart and new music by composer Frank Moon.
