State Opera Unter den Linden

The Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin's oldest opera house, has been shining in new splendor since 2017 following extensive renovation work.

In addition to the magnificent architecture, the stage technology in particular is now in the spotlight. Waagner-Biro Stage Systems brought the entire technology up to date. This project is one of the largest in the history of Waagner-Biro Stage Systems.

Despite the listed building requirements and the need to preserve the historic building fabric, the modernization of the stage technology was successfully implemented. A specially designed steel scaffold helped to install the systems carefully without touching the exterior walls.

The extensive equipment with more than 280 drive axes, a complex upper machinery, including 60 fly bar hoists and 42 point hoists, the forestage and state-of-the-art lower machinery with a total of 8 platforms is optimally controlled by the proven C⋅A⋅T control system.

Another special feature can be found in the rehearsal platform. There is an underground transport route that is also used during performances to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This connects to the main stage in the Berlin side stage (left side stage) and includes, among other things, a freely movable stage wagon system consisting of twelve large stage wagons and a lifting platform to simplify transportation to and from the stage.
With its reopening on October 3, 2017, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden – with 1.350 seats - shines in new splendor. Since December 7, 2017, visitors have been able to experience the magic of opera in a technically perfect environment.