"Karagiozis as Rigoletto" - Universally Accessible Operatic Shadow Puppet Theatre!
December 28th & 30th 2025 at 12:00
Greek National Opera Alternative Stage
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the first presentation of the operatic shadow puppet theatre "Karagiozis as Rigoletto".
The most famous hunchback jester in shadow puppet theatre, Karagiozis, is called upon to undertake an… operatic mission: to perform the most renowned hunchback in opera, Rigoletto!
Karagiozis as Rigoletto is an imaginative and ingenious production that humorously unveils the entire backstage world of opera, spreading knowledge and plenty of laughter in an alternative way!
ATLAS E.P. has ensured accessibility in the performance through Audio Description of the visual channel of communication, Surtitling for equal access as well as Greek Sign Language Interpreting.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The shadow puppet opera "Karagiozis as Rigoletto", written by versatile comedian, director and librettist Dimitris Dimopoulos and experienced shadow puppeteer Alexandros Melissinos, suddenly makes Karagiozis a star in Giuseppe Verdi’s masterful opera Rigoletto. With boundless humour and a disarming innocence, this beloved hero learns everything required to stage an opera, discovering the magic of music theatre through the colourful universe of shadow puppetry.
Its plot is quite intriguing! Preparations for the opening of an opera house founded by the Vizier’s daughter in the seraglio are reaching their climax. The opening performance will be the opera "Rigoletto", with her in the leading role of Gilda. Seeking the perfect performer for the role of Rigoletto, Gilda’s father and the court’s hunchback jester, the Vizier’s daughter decides to call Karagiozis to audition. Karagiozis is successful, and after the auditions for the role of the Duke are also completed, the three main roles of the opera are filled. Rehearsals begin for a glamorous premiere, brimming with unexpected setbacks and sudden misunderstandings…
To find out more, visit GNO’s website on the following link: https://www.nationalopera.gr/enalaktiki-skini/opera/item/7466-o-karagkiozis-rigolettos
OUR TEAM ON ACCESSIBILITY
Greek Sign Language Interpreting: Olga Dalekou, Polyvios Kosmatos
Audio Description, curation of services and accessibility production management: Emmanouela Patiniotaki
Surtitling: Ilias Katsigiannis
Accessibility Services Reservation
Audience members who wish to use the accessibility services are kindly requested to purchase their tickets at the GNO Box Office, by calling +30 2130885700, or via email at oxoffice@nationalopera.gr. For any assistance required with the bookings, audience members may also contact ATLAS E.P. at +30 6993507553 or via email at askatlasep@gmail.com.
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