Fledermaus Forever

“A grotesque comedy with humorous characters and slapstick, which deploys rhyming dialogues and vocals to deliver a healthy dose of laughable pathos. It is a nod to a pastiche of the operetta genre. Live music on piano, cello and accordion brings Strauss II to life in an idiosyncratic manner, with successful arrangements from Les Âmes Perdues … This makes Fledermaus Forever uninhibited, entertaining theatre with a catchy soundtrack. Again next year?”

De Tijd - Nina Dillen - 11.08.2023

“A colourful celebration in a comic straitjacket. The witty, roguish Fledermaus forever dresses and undresses Strauss’ well-known operetta. This production brings together a group of multi-talented performers. Just like Goossens, the collective Les Âmes Perdues know how to transform the classical repertoire into a playground. The rest of the cast, with Tania Van der Sanden, also perform this demanding task perfectly. A nostalgia trip and a clever reflection on why we don’t want it to end.”

De Standaard **** - Gilles Michiels - 12.08.2023

“Eight performers waltz a performance together that is packed with jokes and wisecracks, running gags and the craziest costumes. Strauss’ music, in a clever adaptation for piano and cello, intertwines with the intrigue, and the company excels at harmonies. With his enormous musical sensitivity, Goossens knows exactly how far he can go. He was helped in this by the music collective Les Âmes Perdues, which delivered a brilliant reduction of the score. An inventive, captivating and cheerful evening.”

PZAZZ - Johan Thielemans - 13.08.2023