Fledermaus
Man-about-town Eisenstein is supposed to report to jail,
his wife Rosalinde will stay home for the night and their
maid Adele needs to visit a sick aunt. Yet all three turn
up in disguise at Count Orlofsky’s masked ball. Mistaken
identities and heavy flirting lead to a night of hilarity.
Famous for his “The Blue Danube” waltz, Fledermaus is Johann Strauss’ most popular opera. Best-known for its tunefulness, upbeat musicality and Viennese lilt, the story has hilarious twists and turns, with disguises, double crossings and rivers of champagne.
Fledermaus showcases outstanding Irish vocal talent with sopranos Jade Phoenix and Sarah Shine as Rosalinde and her maid Adele, and mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty as Prince Orlofsky. American tenor Alex McKissick sings Eisenstein and baritone Ben McAteer (Don Pasquale 2023) is Dr Falke. The ensemble cast also includes soprano Megan O'Neill and tenors Aaron O'Hare and William Pearson. Fledermaus is conducted by Richard Peirson and directed Davey Kelleher, with set design by Paul O'Mahony, costume design by Catherine Fay and lighting design by Sinead McKenna.
Running time is 2 hours 30 mins including one interval.
Sung in English.
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“Jade Phoenix captured (...) vulnerability and her complete non-understanding of what was happening around her superbly.” - Operawire
“Sarah Shine shows an incredible ease in the scenic play and a rock-solid vocal agility, crowned by sparkling highs” - Bachtrack
Cast & Creative Team
Cast
| Jade Phoenix | Rosalinde |
| Sarah Shine | Adele (Chambermaid) |
| Alex McKissick | Gabriel von Eisenstein |
| Aaron O'Hare | Alfred |
| William Pearson | Dr Blind |
| Ben McAteer | Dr Falke |
| Sharon Carty | Prince Orlofsky |
| Megan O'Neill | Ida (aka Sally) |
| Ben Escorcio | Frosch / Jailer |
| Seán Boylan | Frank (Prison Warden) |
Creative Team
| Richard Peirson | Conductor |
| Davey Kelleher | Director |
| Paul O'Mahony | Set Design |
| Sinead McKenna | Lighting Design |
| Catherine Fay | Costume Design |
