🎭 Opera UCT presents Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus
Raise a glass and join the party! Johann Strauss II’s effervescent operetta sparkles with comedy, mistaken identities, masked revenge, and a whirlwind of wit and romance.
This bold new production lands at The Baxter Theatre 23–26 October 2025, coinciding with World Opera Day and Strauss’s 200th birthday.
✨ Creative team
Directed by Christine Crouse
Musical direction by Jeremy Silver
Costumes by Gavin Rajah
Set design by Allegra Bernacchione
Performed with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
📍 Venue
The Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
🎟️ Tickets
Available now via Webtickets → bit.ly/Fledermaus2025
Also on sale at the Baxter Box Office (Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 | Sat 12:00–19:00).
🕒 Running time
Approx. 2h30 including a 25-min intermission
🌐 Languages
Sung in German, with dialogue in English and surtitles in English & isiXhosa
🍴 Extras
La Cuccina restaurant open before evening shows and all day on Saturday
Special Sunday carvery (bookable with your ticket)
Baxter Bar open before, during, and after performances
✨ Four performances only. Celebrate Strauss. Celebrate opera. Celebrate Cape Town.
Book now and be part of the operatic party of the season!
🎟️ bit.ly/Fledermaus2025
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