UN – Moving Together

All performances of the Opera have English surtitles – this includes our Family Operas for children from the age of eight.

No matter what questions the audience may have, our volunteer Opera Guides will try to answer them all. In order to do so, they immerse themselves both in the work and the production three weeks before the premiere, so that on opening night, these students, retirees and employees from a wide range of professions will have become opera experts and give an introduction to the audience from one hour before the performance on. You are welcome to turn to them with your questions!

Why are there so many TV-sets hanging in the auditorium? How do we manage to make huge oil paintings disapear in a matter of seconds? And how do we create fake beards? On our guided tours through Theater Bonn, we’ll let you peek behind the curtains! Furthermore, there are dates specifically for families.

Guided English Tours

Guided tours, which take place regularly in English and look at the opera house as such, take place on the upcoming dates: 

Two weeks before each premiere, the stage rehearsals start at the Opera House. On selected dates, we will open our doors for you. Before your rehearsal visit, there will be a conversation with some of the people involved in the production.

Unlike at the cinema, it can help to enjoy a performance at the opera and the theatre if you are familiar with the characters and the plot. In a workshop, participants of all ages will take on the various characters for two hours and we will playfully work out the plot and the music.

You can find all options for families on our website at PORTAL, the joint communication platform of orchestra and opera. Or write to us at movingtogether@bonn.de.