Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat
In celebration of NAFA' 80th anniversary, the Academy is producing its first-ever full-scale operetta, Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat, composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée. This operetta is sung in German with dialogues in English and Mandarin.
The production is directed by Mr David Edwards, an internationally renowned stage director for opera, and involves students, staff and alumni from all of NAFA's eight disciplines across three schools.
Set in cosmopolitan Singapore of today, Gabriel, an affluent Aart Ddealer, encounters a scuffle with the law and is about to be jailed for eight days. He leaves behind a beautiful wife, Rosalinde, and a vivacious domestic helper, Adele.
Meanwhile, some sub-plots develop. Alfredo, an old flame of Rosalinde, wishes to renew acquaintance with her. Adele receives an invitation from her sister, Ida, to attend a lavish party given by a Prince Orlofsky.
Tickets available at all SISTIC channels: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/cbat1018#