Ellen Kent and Opera International are returning to the Fairfield Halls, Croydon on October 6 with Strauss' Die Fledermaus operetta including a large cast and live 40 piece orchestra and a special mystery guest in the ball room scene.

Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus their first venture into operetta and the latest addition to the Chisinau National Opera's repertoire. This spectacular and lavish production is set in late 19th century Vienna and is based on the Herbert von Karajan's famous version, with snatches of spoken dialogue.

Sung in English with English surtitles, the Chisinau National Opera bring to life one of Strauss' best loved operettas. Set to Strauss' mesmerising and fanciful score, reminiscent of his ever popular and lively Viennese Waltz style of music, Die Fledermaus tells a tale of fun and frivolity; of love triangles and revenge revolving around Baron Von Eisenstein and his friend Dr Faulk, who takes an opportunity to exact his revenge on the Baron for a trick played on him at a costumed ball the previous year.

The Croydon Guardian has some fantastic prizes to give away:

  • First prize is a pair of tickets to see Die Fledermaus on October 6, a bottle of Russian Methode Champagne, an opera book, a stylish ladies umbrella, a beautiful ladies' evening scarf and a souvenir programme.
  • Second prize is a pair of tickets to see Die Fledermaus, a bottle of Russian Methode Champagne, a ladies' evening scarf and a souvenir programme.
  • Finally a third place prize is a pair of tickets to see Die Fledermaus and a programme.

To buy tickets to see Die Fledermaus call 020 8688 9291.

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