Special mask tour

When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? What is the “funny” name about? And what does it actually look like behind the curtain of the Schiller Theatre? You will get answers to all these questions on a guided tour of the Komische Oper Berlin in the Schiller Theater. Enriched with wonderful theatre anecdotes, entertaining reviews and futuristic digital views, we take a close look behind the scenes. Experience the magic of the stage up close!

Before the singers go on stage, they have to wear masks. But what exactly is happening there? Where does the actors' hair go if the character is supposed to be on stage with a bald head? How long does it take to tie a wig? How do you apply makeup from young to old and what goes with the mask?

This guided tour provides an insight into the work of the makeup artists at the Komische Oper Berlin and takes you to the premises of the Mask Department.