One, two, three, one, two, three, and dance! In Empress Sisi’s lifetime, all of Vienna danced to the Strauss family’s cheerful waltzes, upbeat polkas and rousing marches. On this occasion, the actors of LAZARUS don their glad rags, shine their shoes, and tune their violins for a hilarious tale about what is surely the most flamboyant family in the history of music.

De Fladdermuis (6+)

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Romantic entanglements with a modern twist – that’s what actors Koen De Graeve & Ariane van Vliet and Peter Van den Begin & Tine Reymer bring, together with the musicians of Casco Phil. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is, alongside Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s most famous works. With themes like love at first sight, jealousy, betrayal, and reconciliation – all blended with wit – this classic comedy remains timeless. Felix Mendelssohn composed vibrant music for the play, now brought to life on stage. Director Tom Goossens adapted the original script into a contemporary version, turning the entire venue into a theatrical playground.

Koen De Graeve

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 8 - May 2, 2026

A Midsummer Night’s Dream · Casco Phil

Past events

Jan 28, 2024

De Fladdermuis (6+) · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Actor in Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare

Casco Phil

Actor in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Mendelssohn

Casco Phil

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