The Magic Flute (2006)

Liz Smith: The Old Papagena

Quotes 

• Papageno : [Papageno and Tamino are undergoing a trial of silence, but Papageno speaks anyway, much to the displeasure of Tamino. An old woman enters]  Is that for me?

  Old Papagena : [speaks, carrying a tray of refreshments]  Yes, my angel!

  Papageno : [drinks and then speaks]  Water! Ugh! How old are you, my dear?

  Old Papagena : [speaks]  I'm eighteen years and - two minutes.

  Papageno : [bursts into laughter and speaks]  I see! Do you have a boyfriend?

  Old Papagena : [speaks]  Oh, yes!

  Papageno : [speaks]  What's his name?

  Old Papagena : [speaks]  Papageno!

  Papageno : [speaks as she starts to leave]  Papa - Hey, that's me! Wait! What's your name?

  Old Papagena : [speaks]  Wouldn't you like to know! Toodle-oo!