Library guides

Arts and humanities

Theatres of the world

Dossier about theatres around the world and the people who work there that shows what goes on behind the curtain.

European theatres

El teatro Liceo Barcelona

Documentary showing everyday life at the Liceu in Barcelona and what goes into putting on a show, the staff involved and the work carried out.

El Palau de Les Arts link opens in a new window

El Palau de les Arts de València link opens in a new window

Documentary showing life on the inside of the Palau de les Arts in Valencia.

Así es el Teatro Real por dentro

Video showing how things work inside the Teatro Real in Madrid.

Centro Dramático Nacional link opens in a new window

NAEM. Los oficios de la escena link opens in a new window

Collection of short videos featuring the different trades that make a theatre production possible.

Royal Opera House link opens in a new window

Behind the scenes: life as an opera singer

Interview with Ermonela Jaho about life as an opera singer.

Shakespeare's Globe link opens in a new window

Listen Backstage - Shakespeare's Globe link opens in a new window

Shakespeare's Globe website featuring podcasts about how theatres work and actors' opinions.

Teatro Alla Scala link opens in a new window

Interview with René Barbera - L'elisir d'amore link opens in a new window

Playlist with interviews and videos of the internal workings of the Teatro alla Scala.

Gran Teatro La Fenice link opens in a new window

Giuseppe Verdi, Il trovatore (backstage)

Video in which the artistic director explains his vision of the opera Il Trovatore to the performers in the make-up room.

Weiner Staatsoper link opens in a new window

Die Wiener Staatsoper

Video that gives you a look at what goes on inside the Weiner Staatsoper.

Hinter den Kulissen - Die Zauberflöte

Video showing how things work backstage of a productions of The Magic Flute.

Staatsoper Hamburg link opens in a new window

Staatsoper Unter den Linden link opens in a new window

Pregunte a Matthias Schulz link opens in a new window

Interview with director Matthias Schulz where he takes questions from the audience.

The Bolshoi link opens in a new window

#WorldBalletDay 2019 - The Bolshoi Ballet LIVE

Video broadcast live at the Bolshoi featuring interviews and a behind-the-scenes peak at backstage rehearsals.

Národní Divadlo link opens in a new window

Divadelní abeceda - vrátnice link opens in a new window

Video showing the work carried out by concierges at the Národní divadlo.

Semperoper Dresden link opens in a new window

Semperoper Dresden - Youtube link opens in a new window

"Making of" playlists for different operas at the Semperoper Dresden.

Opéra National de Paris link opens in a new window

Paris Opera Ballet - Full Documentary

Opéra national de Paris documentary featuring interviews with dancers in the ballet Swan Lake.

Opéra Comique link opens in a new window

Latin American theatres

Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires) link opens in a new window

Haciendo la Bohème

Documentary made at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires about how an opera production is put together from start to finish.

Teatro Municipal de Santiago link opens in a new window

Teatro Municipal de Santiago - Youtube link opens in a new window

Playlist featuring all the processes involved in a theatre production.

Teatro Municipal de Santiago - Organizational chart link opens in a new window

Organizational chart of the executive team of the Teatro Municipal in Santiago.

Teatro Colón (Bogotá) link opens in a new window

Historias Colón link opens in a new window

Playlist featuring interviews with different people at the Teatro Colón de Bogotá.

Palacio de Bellas Artes link opens in a new window

Detrás de escenas del ballet 'Romeo y Julieta' en Bellas Artes

Video showing what goes on backstage at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

Teatro Nacional Sucre link opens in a new window

Teatro Nacional Sucre - Public information link opens in a new window

Public information about the Teatro Nacional Sucre with organizational charts, monthly salaries, staff directories...

Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura link opens in a new window

North American theatres

The Metropolitan Opera link opens in a new window

The Metropolitan Opera - Behind the scenes link opens in a new window

Playlist showing what happens backstage at the Metropolitan Opera.

What Happens Just Before Show Time At the Met Opera

Video at the Metropolitan Opera showing what happens just before a performance.

Lincoln Center Theater link opens in a new window

"Behind the Lines" at WAR HORSE - Episode 1

Video showing an actor's take on what happens backstage.

"Behind the Lines" at WAR HORSE - Episode 2

Video showing an actor's take on what happens backstage.

AT&T Performing Arts Center link opens in a new window

Behind the Scenes at the Center

Video featuring interviews with different people working backstage at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Tampa Theatre link opens in a new window

Tampa Theatre Sizzle Reel

Tampa Theatre introductory video.

The Elgin and the Winter Garden Theatre Centre link opens in a new window

Inside the Winter Garden Theatre link opens in a new window

App that takes you inside the Winter Garden Theatre.

Asian theaters

National Centre for the Performing Arts link opens in a new window

National Centre for the Performing Arts - Facilities link opens in a new window

Collections of pictures of China's National Centre for the Performing Arts, both backstage and the areas open to the public.

New National Theatre link opens in a new window

Turandot in Rehearsal

Video of rehearsals for a performance of Turandot at the New National Theatre, Tokyo.

The Israeli Opera Tel Aviv-Yafo link opens in a new window

Faust - Detrás de escena

Video showing everything that goes on at the Israeli Opera Tel Aviv-Yafo during a performance.

Bunkamura link opens in a new window

Yiddishpiel link opens in a new window

Oceania theatres

Sydney Opera House link opens in a new window

Sydney Opera House - Backstage link opens in a new window

Compilation of videos featuring shows and interviews at the Sydney Opera House.

Auckland Live link opens in a new window

LIVE backstage at Don Giovanni

Documentary about how soprano Amelia Berry prepares for a rehearsal of the opera Don Giovanni.

Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga link opens in a new window

African Theatres

Artscape Theatre Centre link opens in a new window

Artscape Cape Town, South Africa

Artscape Theatre Centre introductory video.

Cairo Opera House link opens in a new window

Théâtre National Mohammed V link opens in a new window

Mentors of this library guide

Bárbara Badell
Operative subgroup: Librarian for Arts and Humanities, vocational training Operative group: Library for Learning

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