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Die Fledermaus

/ Die Fledermaus

The ensemble is met with an audience stomping their feet and shouting for an encore, and I wish we’d got one

Baseless Fabric Theatre’s production of Die Fledermaus at the Arcola Theatre proves to be the most charming introduction to opera, full of unpretentious laughs and masterful musicians.

The laughs come thick and fast; the score is cleverly conveyed by bassoon, violin and accordion (arranged by bassoonist Leo Geyer); and the singing is glorious.

Hadjilouca’s design stands back and lets the piece flow, the ideal backdrop for Joanna Turner’s skilfully choreographed, high-energy direction

Joanna Turner’s lean, entertaining production

An operetta that, in the wrong hands, can outstay its welcome was over too soon.

[the cast] were assured and witty, both musically and dramatically

Whisked the frothy original into a nimble 50- minute snapshot of modern life

It’s great fun, and Turner’s updating gives a ring of truth to the potentially farcical story.

The ensemble is tight and pace lively