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Stadtmitte, Französische Strasse)
This top-ranked concert hall - a Schinkel design from 1821 - counts the Konzerthaus-
Orchester as its 'house band' but also hosts international soloists, thematic concert cycles,
children's events and concerts by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. Guided tours (€3;
in German) at 1pm on Saturdays.
PERFORMING ARTS
ADMIRALSPALAST
Friedrichstrasse, Friedrichstrasse)
This beautifully restored 1920s 'palace' stages crowd-pleasing plays, concerts and comedy
shows in its glamorous historic main hall. More intimate programs are presented on the
smaller studio stage on the 4th floor. Most performances are suitable for non-German speak-
ers, but do check ahead.
CABARET
TIPI AM KANZLERAMT
100, Bundestag, Hauptbahnhof)
Tipi stages a year-round program of high-calibre cabaret, dance, acrobatics, musical comedy
and magic shows starring German and international artists. It's all staged in a huge and fest-
ively decorated permanent tent stationed between the Federal Chancellery and the House of
World Cultures on the edge of Tiergarten park. Pre-show dinner is available.
OPERA
KOMISCHE OPER
tickets 030-4799 7400;
www.komische-oper-berlin.de
;
Behrenstrasse 55-57;
box office 11am-7pm Mon-Sat, 1-4pm Sun;
100, 200,
Französische
Strasse)
Musical theatre, light opera, operetta and dance theatre from many periods are the bread and
butter of the high-profile Comic Opera venue with its opulent neo-baroque auditorium.
Seats feature an ingenious subtitling system that gives you the option of reading along in
030-4799
7400; Unter den Linden 41;
11am-7pm Mon-Sat, 1-4pm Sun;
100, 200,
Französische Strasse,
Friedrichstrasse)
is located at Unter den Linden.
THEATRE
MAXIM GORKI THEATER
