"Mythos" - Accessible puppet theatre at the Greek National Opera

Alternative Stage - Recommended for children aged 8 and over

February 22nd at 20.30

February 23rd at 11.00

Mythos, is the new international co-production of the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera with the French company Anima Théâtre. An enchanting performance - journey through the art of puppet theatre, filled with imagery, puppets and music. It is presented at the GNO Alternative Stage with Interpreting in the Greek Sign Language, Surtitling in Greek and Audio Description for equal linguistic and sensory access provided by ATLAS E.P.

Scary puppet faces placed at opposite ends.

Information about the performance.

In his new work Mythos, Yiorgos Karakantzas, master of his genre, who lives and works in Marseille, dives into the mythical, fantasy realm of his childhood years, offering a captivating phantasmagoria

On a dystopian island, a little girl is trying to find her way out of the labyrinth of her real life. The monsters she has to deal with in reality are much more nightmarish than the Gorgon. In this initiation journey, she must unravel Ariadne’s thread.

Yiorgos Karakantzas drew inspiration for his new piece Mythos from his childhood memories and the legendary narratives of the Iliad, Odyssey, and Greek mythology that his father used to read to him. The characters are reminiscent of the heroes, monsters, and deities featured in these ancient stories, aiming to rekindle the magic in the world surrounding them.

draws inspiration by his childhood memories and the mythical narratives of Iliad, Odyssey and Greek Mythology that his father used to read to him.

On stage, dreams and reality merge through video projections and shadow interplays. The legends about the courage and persistence of these mythical figures inspire the central heroine, who is called upon to face the challenges and accomplish her own quest journey.

Mythos’ premiere coincides with the twentieth anniversary of the Anima Théâtre company, established by Yiorgos Karakantzas and Claire Latarget in Marseille in 2004. Together, they have directed, performed, and written over fifteen productions in more than twenty years, utilizing the craft of puppetry.

Further information about the performance can be found at the website of the Greek National Opera: https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/alternative-stage/es-music-theater/item/6674-mythos

Audience members who want to make use of the accessibility services are kindly requested to purchase their tickets at the GNO Box Office, by phone at 2130885700 or by email at boxoffice@nationalopera.gr. For any assistance required with the bookings, audience members may also contact ATLAS E.P. at +30 6993507553 or by email at askatlasep@gmail.com.

Interpreting in Greek Sign Language: Sofia Rompoli

Surtitling for equal access: Maria Chatzipouliou

Surtitling review, Audio description for equal acces, Services curation and Accessibility production organisation: Emmanouela Patiniotaki