National Circus Knie: premiere in Bern after about five months

“At the moment, I’m still optimistic that we can avoid a second wave,” says Daniel Koch (65), “but we don’t get it for free. It really needs a special effort, ”says the former head of communicable diseases at the FOPH and disinfects his hands in an exemplary way at the entrance with a specially installed dispenser. Koch is one of the guests at the 1000 Knie premiere last night at the Berner Allmend. The accompanying circumstances are unique because of the crown and the new territory for all. Five and a half months late, the National Circus begins its abbreviated tour in the federal city, which passes exclusively through German-speaking Switzerland and ends in Lucerne at the end of December. In the tent and throughout the site, all visitors over the age of 12 must wear a mask.

Fredy Knie Jr. was especially looking forward to the premiere. (73), who handed over the art direction to his daughter Géraldine (47) last year, but it’s still on a pin every night. “I am very happy that we can finally start. But you have to keep in mind that a shortened tour also means fewer spectators and, therefore, less revenue, “she says. “Especially this year we depend on the support of our loyal audience.” This adheres to the requirements of the no-complaint protection concept, which also includes numbered seats, subdivided sectors, additional entrances and exits, and improved ventilation.