Pinocchio at the National Theatre with Universal Accessibility
liminal collaborates with the National Theatre offering young spectators universal accessibility to the children’s show “Pinocchio”!
The National Theatre with the support of Alpha Bank, in the framework of its “Culture for All” programme and in collaboration with liminal, presents the children’s performance “Pinocchio” directed by Vasilis Mavrogeorgiou in conditions of universal accessibility.
The National Theatre, the first scene in the country, believes in equality and the right of all people to unhindered access to performances and to participation with equal opportunities in theatrical activities.
Alpha Bank, remaining true to its commitment to equal access for all to social and cultural activities, but also seeking to raise awareness of accessibility issues among the general public, is collaborating with the National Theatre, opening a new cycle of performances in conditions of universal accessibility.
liminal designs and implements all accessibility services.
About Pinocchio
A magic box full of surprises and unexpected gifts opens at the Children’s Stage of the National Theatre. Vasilis Mavrogeorgiou directs Carlo Collodi’s beloved story Pinocchio, in a modern version written by Chris Cooper, and leads us on a great adventure where everything changes and everything is possible!
The classic tale that has nurtured and captivated generations of young and old alike for decades tells the adventures of a wooden puppet, Pinocchio. Fox and Cat will persuade him to stray from his school path, assuring him that if he follows them a life of adventure and carefree fun awaits him. But nothing will be as promised and Pinocchio will be forced to overcome thousands of obstacles, to resist temptations, to change, to grow stronger and more mature, so that in the end he will be reunited with his father, Geppetto.
Universal accessibility at Pinocchio
The performances will be accessible:
● for people with visual disabilities with a Guided Touch Tour before the start of the performances and Audio Description Services during the performances.
● for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people with simultaneous Interpretation in Greek Sign Language and SDH Supertitles.
The accessible performances will take place on the following days and times:
● Saturday 24 February 2024 at 16:30
● Sunday 21 April 2024 at 15:00
at REX Theatre – SCENE “Eleni Papadaki”
Credits
Translation, lyrics: Julia Diamantopoulou
Directed by Vasilis Mavrogeorgiou
Music: Nikos Kipourgos
Scenography: Thalia Melissa
Costumes design: Vasiliki Syma
Movement: Paris Mantopoulos
Lights design: Stella Kaltsou
George Vourdamis: Stroboli, Man, Raven, Woodcutter, Donkey, Child
Antonis Gritsis: Cricket, Puppet, Woodcutter, Woodcutter, Child
Christos Dalkyriadis: Cat, Puppet, Woodcutter, Rabbit, Child
Michael Koilakos: Geppetto, Owl, Child, Puppet, Puppet
Io Latousaki: Pinocchio, Child, Puppet, Puppet, Rabbit
Emmanuela Magoni: Fox, Puppet, Child, Rabbit
Vasilis Darmas: Pinocchio, Child, Puppet, Rabbit
Titos Pinacas: Phytilias, Puppet, Woodcutter, Harlequin
Dimitra Stavrou: Woman, Child, Puppet, Poulcinella, Driver, Donkey, Rabbit
Andromache Fountoulidou: Woman, Child, Puppet, Puppet, Mylonas
Musician on stage: Giorgos Fountoukos
Performance photos: Carol Jarek
Video of the performance: Panagiotis Andrianos
Accessibility Credits
Surtitling for the deaf and hard-of-hearing: Grigoris Stathopoulos
Audio Description script: Vanessa Kalpia, Maria Thrasyvoulidi
Narration: Maria Thrasyvoulidi
Guided Touch Tour: Maria Thrasyvoulidi, Grigoris Stathopoulos
Interpretation in the Greek Sign Language: Androniki Xanthopoulou, Kostas Christodoulakos
Quality Check: Andreas Plemmenos, Olga Dalekou, Eva Gkritzali, Stavroula Kousteni, Anna Maria Foskolou
Accessibility Services Design: liminal
Subtitling software provided by supertitles.gr
Co-ordination: Christos Papamichael
Useful Information
Days and times of accessible performances: Saturday 24 February at 16:30 and Sunday 21 April at 15:00.
Tactile Guided Tour: 1 hour before the start of the performances
Location: REX theater, “Eleni Papadaki” stage, 48 Panepistimiou St., Athens (Map).
Duration: 2 hours with a break
Tickets for disabled persons – Companions: 5 euros
The halls of the National Theatre are accessible to wheelchair users, while guide dogs are welcome.
More information about the performance can be found at this link.
Find the National Theatre’s announcement here.
How to book tickets
Ticket offices: NATIONAL THEATRE – REX THEATRE, 48 Panepistimiou St., Athens
Phone reservations: 2105288170-171, 2103305074, 2103301881, 2103305074
From Wednesday to Sunday and hours 09.30 – 21.00.
Reservations via email: [email protected]
Note: Telephone and email reservations are valid ONLY if the following information is provided: full name, number of seats, desired service (Interpretation, Supertitles, Acoustic Description, Tactile Tour).
To facilitate reservations, please contact the cultural organisation liminal: [email protected] and 6993076378.
With the generous sponsorship of