Guided Tour Special Make-up

When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? What do they mean by ‘Komische Opera’ or ‘comic opera’? And what’s actually behind the curtains at the Schiller Theatre? You can get answers to all these questions with a guided tour of the Komische Oper Berlin at the Schiller Theatre. Enlightened by fascinating theatre anecdotes, amusing looks back in time, and digital glimpses of the future, we take a closer look at what’s happening behind the scenes. Experience the magic of the stage up close!

Before the singers go on stage, they have to go to make-up. But what exactly happens there? Where does the performer’s hair go if the character is to be bald on stage? How long does it take to knot a wig? How do you go from young to old with make-up? And what is actually involved in make-up? This guided tour will give you an insight into the work of the make-up artists of the Komische Oper Berlin, and will take you to the premises of the make-up department.