Fledermaus! is a story of revenge, infidelity, disguises, and imprisonment decorated by Strauss’s splendid waltzes. With its glorious music, wonderful singing, and a charming and witty libretto, GSOV offers two opportunities to see this joyful work of genius. The first is in the beautiful shady garden setting of The Knowe, an historic cottage in Sassafras. Tickets are strictly limited and this summer presentation always sells out quickly. The second is the recently refurbished, The Round Studio.

A Viennese gentleman, Gabriel von Eisenstein, who should be heading to prison for tax evasion, ends up going to a grand party at the villa of the Russian Prince Orlovsky!

However, von Eisenstein has been lured into a trap concocted by Dr Falke, his once rival for the heart of Rosalinda. Meanwhile, believing her husband von Eisenstein is imprisoned, Rosalinda has agreed to Dr Falke’s invitation to attend the same party disguised as an Hungarian Countess! Falke’s aim is simple: revenge and to enjoy von Eisenstein’s embarrassment.

But it seems that even further mischief is afoot as Adele, the von Eisenstein’s maid, also attends the party in Rosalinda’s best dress! Inevitably, too much champagne is consumed resulting in a hilarious mixture of disguises and wrongdoings. However, through the splendid magic of operetta, all ends happily!

Fledermaus! will be presented in costume with accompaniment from a quartet of players  in the delightful garden of the historical The Knowe, Sassafras, as well as the Studio at The Round.

Sung in English.
Music and Libretto: Johan Strauss II

Director: Robert Ray
Musical Director: Geoffrey Urquhart

“Composed non-stop in forty-two ‘nights of veritable rapture’ this is the younger Strauss’s most celebrated and popular operetta – intoxicatingly melodious and exuberant.”
– The Guide to Musical Theatre

“… Fledermaus is the quintessential operetta penned by the legendary Johann Strauss II and first presented in 1874.”
– Stage Whispers

Club bookings

Fledermaus! is available for group bookings of 25 or more. Enquiries and booking via GSOV at tickets@gsov.org.au.

Subscriptions including Fledermaus!

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Subscription

Tickets for Fledermaus at The Round Studio are $47 when purchased as part of a two or three show subscription (a 15% discount off full price tickets of $55). Applicable options are:

1. Fledermaus – The Round Studio + Mikado + Jubilee, $159 (available until 1 Feb)
2. Fledermaus – The Round Studio + Mikado, $103 (available until 1 Feb)
3. Fledermaus – The Round Studio + Jubilee, $103 (available until 1 Feb)

As well as a 15% discount, as part of your subscription we offer:

• assistance with your booking
• ability to change dates across the calendar without penalty; and
• a complimentary program for each show when you purchase a three show subscription.

Assistance

Please contact GSOV Ticketing on 0490 465 009 or at tickets@gsov.org.au with questions about your subscription or The Knowe venue.

Questions about The Round tickets, parking, facilities and access services please contact The Round at 9262 6555 or tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or check www.theround.com.au/your-visit/ticket-information.