Die Fledermaus
Johann Strauss II
24 | 28 August
Johann Strauss II
Libretto by Richard Genée and Karl Haffner
First performed 5th April 1874 at the Theater an der Wien, Vienna
Conductor Thomas Blunt
Director/Narrator Simon Butteriss
With the Bristol Ensemble and If Opera chorus
Orchestral reduction supplied by Pocket Publications
Sung in English with surtitles
A farcical story fizzing with disguises…
In the repertoire of opera houses throughout Europe, certain operettas have lost none of their sparkle. Chief among them is Johann Strauss’s effervescent Die Fledermaus, with its seemingly endless parade of gorgeous melodies and stirring waltzes. The opera is a whirlwind of romantic ruses, false identities, practical jokes, infidelities, confusions and Champagne.
This is a Fledermaus with a difference. In this specially staged and costumed performance, comic genius Simon Butteriss replaces the operetta’s original spoken dialogue with a racy and pacy narration that follows every twist and turn of this ludicrous tale. Witty, clever and with knowing nods to the present day, it is delivered with Butteriss’ customary flamboyance and panache. This unique presentation is “in short, the perfect blend of Viennese Schlagobers and English salt” (The Times) and not to be missed!
Dates & Times
Saturday 24 August
Wednesday 28 August
5:00pm Gardens open
7:00pm Performance starts
9:15pm Approximate end
Tickets
£35.00 - £95.00 Members
£40.00 - £100.00 Non-members
Children aged 7+ are welcome & under 18’s go free (limited availability, please enquire at Bath Box Office)
No dogs are permitted, except for assistance dogs
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Travel
Wherever possible, we urge you to use public transport or car share to reduce the traffic pressure on this historic town.
On foot ~ Belcombe Court is a 15-minute walk uphill from Bradford on Avon town centre.
By car ~ free parking is available at Belcombe Court.
By taxi ~ there is a taxi service located at the railway station. Visit www.bradfordonavon-taxis.co.uk for taxi bookings.
By train ~ there are regular trains to Bradford on Avon from London (change at Bath), Bristol and Westbury. Visit www.gwr.com for train timetables and services.
By bus ~ there are regular bus services from Bristol, Bath and Salisbury to Bradford on Avon. Visit www.firstbus.co.uk for bus timetables and services.
Venue
Belcombe Court, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1LZ
Wet weather
Our purpose-built theatre is fully covered and performances go ahead whatever the weather.
Accessibility
Our auditorium is accessible for wheelchairs. If you, or any member of your party require particular seating or have access needs, please inform Bath Box Office when booking your tickets to ensure we reserve the correct seating area for you.
Picnics & bar
Guests are welcome to bring tables and chairs or rugs to picnic within the extensive grounds of Belcombe Court as well as visit our pop-up bar. Please note, there are limited sheltered areas if the weather is wet.