Oberammergau in 2020
Oberammergau isn't the world's most famous Passion Play for
nothing, and every ten years more than 500,000 visitors descend on
this picturesque Bavarian village, the majority coming from abroad
for a taste of one of the most renowned cultural events in history.
2020 looks to be no different, and preparations are already well
under way to make sure plans for the upcoming extravaganza go off
without a hitch.
In 2015 the Oberammergau Council appointed a production team who
will oversee all the administrative, creative and technical aspects
of the show - everything from casting to marketing and admission
prices. Things start to ramp up in 2019 with parts being allocated
to the actors who, from Ash Wednesday onwards, will not be allowed
to cut their hair and for the men, shave their beards, until
November 2020, thereby adding that extra touch of historical
authenticity. Rehearsals will begin in the Autumn of 2019 in order
to make sure everything is ready for opening night on May
16th 2020.