Barrie Kosky Tickets

Barrie Kosky is a pioneering theatre and opera director known for cinematic, multimedia-driven productions and bold reinterpretations of classics. Born in Melbourne, Australia on February 18, 1967, Kosky has become a leading figure in contemporary opera and theatre, shaping programs across Europe and beyond from his base in Berlin. He served as Intendant and Chief Director of the Komische Oper Berlin from 2012 to 2022, where he oversaw a diverse repertoire spanning opera, operetta, and musical theatre. Kosky’s work is marked by strong visual concepts and a fearless approach to storytelling, earning him prestigious awards and international invitations to major opera houses.

Upcoming highlights include directing Wagner’s Die Walküre at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London (May 2025), with a live cinema broadcast on May 14, 2025. In 2025, his work also includes the U.S. premiere of The Threepenny Opera at Brooklyn Academy of Music (April 2025). Kosky has directed at Vienna State Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Paris Opéra, Opera Australia, and the Royal Opera House, among others. He has received the Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production (Castor et Pollux, ENO, 2011) and was named Best Director at the International Opera Awards (2014, 2023). In 2024, he received the German Federal Cross of Merit for his artistic contributions. For fans and patrons, this page provides an inside look at Kosky’s career, discography highlights, and upcoming engagements. Explore his official social channels for the latest news and project announcements: