GSOV Presents Fledermaus!

Two hundred years after the birth of Johan Strauss Junior, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) presents a newly orchestrated, staged and choreographed version of Fledermaus! from Robert Ray and Geoffrey Urquhart for its opening season at the historic cottage and gardens of The Knowe from 15 February 2025. 

Fledermaus! is a story of revenge, infidelity, disguises, and false imprisonment decorated by Strauss's splendid waltzes. With its glorious music, wonderful singing, and a charming and witty libretto, there are two opportunities to see this joyful work of genius in Melbourne. The first is in the beautiful shady garden setting of The Knowe, an historic cottage in Sassafras (15, 16 and 22, 23 February, 1-2 March). The second is the recently refurbished and thoroughly modern The Round Studio (Nunawading) with two matinees and a Saturday evening show between 8 and 9 March. Fledermaus! will also be presented in Moe with the assistance of Henkell Wines. For tickets and details go to gsov.org.au/fledermaus.

Also this year, GSOV brings you The Mikado (17-20 July at Alexander Theatre, Clayton) with its memorable music, endearing characters and the wittiest lyrical comedy, and Jubilee (17-19 October at Athenaeum 2, Melbourne) featuring the frothy courtroom comedy, Trial By Jury to celebrate 150 years of Gilbert and Sullivan, and 90 years of the Society with theatrical anecdotes and a joyful romp through the operettas.

Fledermaus!

The Knowe, Sassafras: 15-16, 22-23 Feb, 1-2 March at 2pm.

The Round Studio, Nunawading: 8-9 March at 2pm or 8pm.

Moe Plaza: 12 April at 5pm.

Revenge, Infidelity, Deceit and Laughter from Strauss - Master Composer of Viennese Waltzes.

Details & Tickets: gsov.org.au

Rehearsal images by Robin Halls