OBSERVER: Fledermaus


Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria presents a newly orchestrated, staged and choreographed version of Fledermaus from Robert Ray and Geoffrey Urquhart, for its opening season at the historic cottage and gardens of The Knowe, Sassafras, from February 15.
Two hundred years after the birth of Johann Strauss Junior, this GSOV production of Fledermaus is a story of revenge, infidelity, disguises, and false imprisonment decorated by Strauss’s splendid waltzes.
Described as having ‘glorious music, wonderful singing, and a charming and witty libretto,’ there are two opportunities to see this joyful work in Melbourne.
The first is in the shady garden setting of The Knowe, an historic cottage in Sassafras (February 15, 16 and 22, 23, March 1-2).
The second is the recently refurbished and modern, The Round Studio (Nunawading) with two matinees and a Saturday evening show between March 8 and 9.
Fledermaus will also be presented in Moe with the assistance of Henkell Wines.
For tickets and details go to gsov.org.au/fledermaus
Performance Venues and Dates:
• The Knowe, Sassafras: Feb 15-16, 22-23 March 1-2 at 2pm.
• The Round Studio, Nunawading: March 8-9 at 2pm or 8pm.
• Moe Plaza: April 12 at 5pm.
Revenge, Infidelity, Deceit and Laughter from Strauss – Master Composer of Viennese Waltzes.
Details and Tickets: gsov.org.au

Cheryl Threadgold