The Bat - Pride Edition

Every June, Pride Month celebrates the visibility of queer culture and also commemorates the ongoing fight against exclusion and discrimination. Pride stands for resistance and joy! And what better work to explore themes of eroticism, love, and societal expectations than Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus?

Operetta, of all genres? Yes – no genre is queerer! From its beginning, operetta was subversive and free-spirited, always playing with gender roles and desires. Through masquerades and transformations, it tells stories of people who adopt – or are forced to adopt – different identities. How does the narrative change when relationships are not automatically heterosexual? When societal norms create not only amusing deceptions but existential life lies?

For this special production, Moritz Franz Beichl has written a new version of the text. No matter whom you love or how you identify – join us in celebrating Pride Month, operetta, and the liberating laughter about the masks society tries to impose on us.

Get your tickets now for Die Fledermaus – Pride Edition and celebrate diversity, freedom, and joy on stage!

program

Die Fledermaus - Pride Edition
Ein queerer Blick auf "Die Fledermaus" im Pride Monat
In deutscher Sprache mit deutschen und englischen Übertiteln

Place

Volksoper Vienna – A Musical Theater of Tradition, Diversity, and Joy

The Volksoper Vienna is one of Austria’s leading opera houses and an essential part of Vienna’s vibrant cultural scene. Renowned for its diverse program, which includes opera, operetta, musicals, and ballet, it provides high-quality entertainment appealing to audiences of all ages.

Since its opening in 1898, the Volksoper has delighted visitors with charming productions, outstanding artists, and a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Among the classics regularly performed are world-famous operettas such as Johann Strauss’s "Die Fledermaus" or Franz Lehár’s "The Merry Widow," along with renowned operas, musicals, and contemporary performances.

The Volksoper is celebrated for its lively atmosphere and audience-friendly performances, focusing equally on entertainment and musical excellence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U6 Station Währinger Straße – Volksoper – direct access

Tram:

• Lines 40, 41, 42 (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop) – directly in front of the venue

Bus:

• Line 40A (Währinger Straße/Volksoper stop)

Thanks to its excellent public transport connections, the venue is easily accessible.

Volksoper Vienna – A Venue Filled with Musical Passion

With its distinctive charm, diverse program, and outstanding artistic quality, the Volksoper Vienna remains an essential cornerstone of the city’s cultural life.