CHAMPAGNE!  CHAMPAGNE!!  CHAMPAGNE!!!

There are sore heads all round when the crafty Falke plots an elaborate “Bat’s revenge” on his friend Eisenstein in this exuberant tale of mistaken identity, faux infidelity and drunken frivolity.

An array of eccentric characters add to the confusion, including a bored Russian prince hosting a lavish ball, a scheming maid, an inept lawyer, and two hopeless prison officials;  and while Eisenstein’s wife Rosalinda struggles to control her ex-lover, her husband contemplates some extra-marital fun himself with the aid of his trusty “seduction watch”!

This new version of Strauss’s best-loved operetta retains the traditional setting and all his wonderful music – though be prepared for an overture with a difference!

Guildford Opera’s production is fully staged, presented in English with surtitles, and accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

Free pre-show talk at 6.30pm before Friday’s performance by directors Lewis Gaston and Peter Melville

Please note - there is no performance on Thursday May 19

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Guildford Opera has been performing opera and operetta for over 40years, at venues in Guildford, most recently at the Electric Theatre. Working with experienced music and stage directors, we seek to achieve a high musical and dramatic standards. We attract many young soloists who go on to have successful careers in both UK and international opera houses.

We  rehearse every Wednesday evening (mainly term time) from 7.30 to 10pm at Merrow Methodist Church Hall, Bushy Hill Drive, Guildford, GU1 2SH.  For more information, contact our membership secretary at memgoc@guildfordopera.com or visit our website at www.guildfordopera.com .

The company is run by its members, who are responsible for all aspects of performance both on and off stage. If you think you would prefer to help behind the scenes, as backstage crew, set building and painting, costumes, props, publicity etc – then you will be equally welcome.