Falstaff Opera and Backstage – RY Marketplace

Attend a famous opera performance at Ataturk Culture Centre
Witness the rush and excitement of being backstage while the performers prepare for the show. 

Description

You will attend the famous Faust Opera in one of the most known and historically important performance centers of Istanbul, Ataturk Kultur Merkezi (AKM). Aside from enjoying the show, you will get to take a closer look at what is happening backstage, before the performance starts. We will have a designated guide that will briefly show us around the backstage while answering your questions. Also a kind reminder to be mindful of the performers’ time and space.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Perfect for performance art lovers! Those who enjoy watching theater, musicals, opera and ballet will love this chance to witness the behind the scenes of a show preparation.

Meet Our Local Host 

The guide will be assigned at the time of arrival. They will be an experienced member of the Istanbul Opera and Ballet community who have the capacity to answer any question regarding the industry. 

Itinerary 

18:30 pm: Meet with the group and the host in front of AKM.
Have a lovely chat while walking around backstage. Get to see what it’s like to be a performer and feel the excitement in the air before showtime. 
20:00 pm: Get back to your seats and enjoy the performance.
23:30 pm: Performance ends. 

What’s Included

Personalized tour with a knowledgeable and friendly member of the Istanbul Ballet and Opera
Admission to the backstage
The tickets for the performance

What’s Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Anything that isn’t mentioned above
Food or drinks beyond what is provided on the tour

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed: 2 people
Maximum Capacity: 6 people
Booking Deadline: 4 weeks before start date
Weather Dependent: No 
Difficulty Level: Easy 
Special Clothing Required: Yes – Value the efforts that have been put into this lovely performance by the backstage staff and the performers, and dress accordingly.  
Special Dietary Restrictions: No
Extra Cash: No food or drinks allowed in the theater, so no.
Ground Transportation: Not Included, we will ferry to Kabatas, Funicular to Taksim Square (~35-40 TL)
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email.  Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund,  please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.

Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.