Die Fledermaus

Die Fledermaus a hilarious libretto with a modern twist, an excellent set, costumes and perfect  performances, and of course once again a wonderful orchestra conducted by Robyn Sevastos.Die Fledermaus at the Stag Theatre Sevenoaks this week proved to be an entertaining operetta, it engaged me from the very beginning to the very last note. The performances were excellent from all the cast and every actor managed to portray the personal traits of their characters, through their facial nuances, delivery of dialogue, and with the help of their perfectly pitched strong voices made this operetta just perfect.

Stefanie Kemball-Read (Adele) needs mention for her comic portrayal of the maid Adele, she lit up the stage and made me chuckle every time she set foot on stage.

Each act (2) had a different ambiance with beautifully costumed leads and chorus, along with the 3 sets executed to a very high standard by Enid Strutt,and strategic lighting by Colin Martin. Director Terry John Bates moved the Kentish Operas large chorus to a very high professional standard and they looked, as I said before they looked “stunning”, this really does make an operetta stand out from musicals the spectacular voices and grandeur sets and direction, well done Terry for bringing this altogether.

The audience on Friday night applauded enthusiastically and sometimes timely but some of the humour was lost on them though, but my accolade for the evening must go to Kevin Gauntlett (Frosh). Kevin took this small part and made it his own, his camp portrayal of the jailer, only he had the gaul to speak to the audience and talk he did, every facial expression, innuendo, and limp limb movement made a perfect interlude of comic portrayal of otherwise a very small role.. Fabulous!!!!!

Thank you Kentish Opera for a great evening and hope to see you for ‘Merrie England’ concert.

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