Details

Gabriel von Eisenstein is facing five days in prison, allowing his wife, Rosalinda, some illicit time alone with her lover, Alfred. Eisenstein's maid, Adele, is also looking forward to spending the evening at a fancy dress ball given by the eccentric Prince Orlovsky. When the Prison Governor arrives to take Eistenstein to prison, he is instead introduced to Alfred (who is 'entertaining' Rosalinda) and arrests the lover believing him to be Rosalinda's husband. Meanwhile, at the ball, the plot thickens... This production is sung in the original German, which has the benefit of a witty English narration by the acclaimed Ranjit Bolt, uniquely placing the Russian Prince Orlofsky at the centre of the story, recalling and telling the remarkable and amusing events, like an aid memoir of The story of the Bat..Die Fledermaus.

Cast/Performers

Beverly Klein (Prince Orlofsky), Steven Page (Frank)

Creatives/Company

Music: Johann Strauss
Company: Carl Rosa Opera
Translation: Ranjit Bolt
Director: Peter Mulloy