The collective bargaining dispute in the public sector also affects the cultural sector: For Wednesday, November 15th, the Verdi union in Munich is calling on employees of the Bavarian State Theater, the Bavarian State Opera, the State Theater at Gärtnerplatz, the Theater Academy in the Prinzregenten Theater and the Central The service of the Bavarian state theaters went on strike. The unions are demanding 10.5 percent, but at least 500 euros more per month for state employees.
Regarding the effects of the warning strike at its theater on Wednesday evening, the Bavarian State Opera reported that it showed fundamental understanding for the union’s demands. People are surprised that the employer has not yet made an offer. The performance of “Il barbiere di Siviglia” will take place in concert form. The Bavarian State Orchestra will play the opera in the orchestra pit. The soloists Josh Lovell as Count Almaviva, Misha Kiria as Bartolo, Tara Erraught as Rosina and Sean Michael Plumb as Figaro as well as the entire ensemble would sing in costume and make-up on a widened proscenium in front of the “Iron Curtain”.
Visitors who do not want to attend the barber show under these circumstances can return their tickets until November 22nd.