Barrie Kosky is one of the most internationally renowned theatre and opera directors of our time. From 2012–2022 he was the celebrated artistic director and chief director of the Komische Oper Berlin. He stages productions at leading theatres and festivals worldwide, many of which have won international awards. His production of Die Zauberflöte has been seen in over 45 cities by almost one million people worldwide. In 2022, Barrie Kosky received the Order of Merit of the State of Berlin and in 2024 the Federal Cross of Merit, the highest civilian honour of the Federal Republic of Germany, for his extraordinary contribution to artistic life in Germany.

As of May 2026