Man-about-town Eisenstein is supposed to report to jail, his wife Rosalinde will stay home for the night and their maid Adele needs to visit a sick aunt. Yet all three turn up in disguise at Count Orlofsky’s masked ball.
Famous for his “The Blue Danube” waltz,? Fledermaus?is Johann Strauss’ most popular opera. Best-known?for its tunefulness, upbeat musicality and Viennese lilt, the story has hilarious twists and turns, with disguises, double crossings and rivers of champagne.
Fledermaus ?showcases outstanding Irish vocal talent with sopranos ?Jade Phoenix ?and? Sarah Shine? as Rosalinde and her maid Adele, and mezzo-soprano?Sharon Carty?as Prince Orlofsky. American tenor? Alex McKissick ?sings Eisenstein and baritone? Ben McAteer (Don Pasquale 2023) ?is Dr Falke. The ensemble cast also includes soprano? Megan O’Neill?and tenors? Aaron O’Hare? and? William Pearson.? Fledermaus? is conducted by ?Richard Peirson ?and directed Davey Kelleher,? with set design by? Paul O’Mahony,? costume design by? Catherine Fay? and lighting design by Sinead McKenna.
Running time is 2 hours 30 mins including one interval.
Sung in English.
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+
*Performance schedule
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