Orpheus in the Underworld is an operatta by Offenbach, being performed with the english translation by Geoffrey Dunn at the Sheldonian Theatre next week.
Hannah Blyth speaks to the conductor, Ben Holder, and leading lady Julia Sitkovetsky about its humour, best bits and the practicalities of a performance involving such large numbers.
Orpheus in the Underworld is on at 8pm on the 2nd and 3rd of February. Tickets are available by calling 01865 305305.