When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on 07.05.2026 at 19:00.

Where is The Bat performed in Kassel?

Performances are held at Staatstheater Kassel - INTERIM, Ludwig-Mond-Straße 35 D, 34121 Kassel.

What is the ticket price?

The basic ticket price is €14.50. Higher ticket prices may apply depending on seat selection.

Is the venue covered?

Yes, the event takes place indoors in the interim performance venue.

How can I best get to the theater?

Travel is possible by tram and car. According to the City of Kassel, parking is also available for theatergoers.

Are there notes regarding accessibility and service?

The Staatstheater Kassel offers services for hearing-impaired individuals and provides information on barrier-free access.

A Brilliant Operetta Evening Full of Waltzes, Wit, and Confusion in Kassel

Name: The Bat
Start: 2026-05-07T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-07T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Staatstheater Kassel - INTERIM

A Night of Operetta Amidst Masks, Champagne, and Kassel Theater Magic

With The Bat, the Staatstheater Kassel opens a stage experience in the INTERIM that rejuvenates operetta as a sparkling social portrait. Johann Strauss' masterpiece meets a production that transforms the evening into a dazzling theater ball: close to the audience, immersive in action, and full of rhythmic seduction.

When the Stage Becomes a Ballroom

Director Philipp Moschitz focuses on intimacy, movement, and the joy of confusion. The plot around Eisenstein, Rosalinde, Alfred, and the notorious ball at Prince Orlofsky unfolds as an elegantly frivolous chain of masquerade, vanity, and bourgeois facade. The operetta thrives on its double-edged humor, the lightness of the waltz, and the delightful comedy that always suggests a hint of abyss beneath the shiny surface.

Kassel as Part of the Transformation

The INTERIM provides the perfect setting: a new theater space that connects Kassel's theater tradition with contemporary spatial impact. Here, the audience is noticeably brought closer to the music, the voices, and the subtle reactions of the characters. Those who love operetta will not only experience a performance but a complete theater atmosphere of light, sound, and scenic presence.

Johann Strauss with Sharp Wit and Brilliant Surface

The Bat has been considered one of the most famous operettas since its premiere in 1874. Its success is based on a mix of exhilarating waltzes, pointed plot, and a social satire that remains relevant today. Under the musical direction of Kiril Stankow, Strauss' music unfolds that buoyant elegance that makes the piece so irresistible: melodic, brilliant, cheeky, and simultaneously surprisingly precise in its depiction of human weaknesses.

An Evening Full of Tempo, Sound, and Sensual Comedy

The production promises great gala moments, dance energy, and an evening where comedy and musical sophistication provoke each other. Especially in Kassel, where roaring theater balls are part of the tradition, this operetta gains an additional layer: The audience becomes not just witnesses but part of a vibrant, playful, and decidedly seductive theatrical narrative.

Conclusion: The Bat at the Staatstheater Kassel is a celebration for operetta lovers, sound connoisseurs, and all those seeking theater as a sensual total experience. Anyone wanting to experience wit, waltz, and a strong stage atmosphere live should not miss this evening.