GREEK THEATRE OFFERS OPERA FOR THE DEAF
The celebrated Greek Theatre of Syracuse (Sicily) is introducing a revolutionary new service that allows people with hearing problems to enjoy performances better. The system debuts on the 5th August 2023 with the opera “La Traviata”.
In addition to the presence on stage of two sign language interpreters, deaf spectators will be issued at the theatre entrance with devices that transmit sound wave vibrations that allow them to follow the music. They will also be entitled to free entrance to the show.
The initiative is the result of collaboration between the Coro Lirico Siciliano ( Sicilian Lyric Choir) and the Associazione Sicilia Turismo per Tutti (Sicilian Association of Tourism for Everyone), with backup from INDA, the National Institute of Ancient Drama.
Sign language assistance has already been experimented with success at a previous theatrical presentation of “Ulysses; Last Odyssey” on the 30th June 2023 at the Syracuse Greek Theatre.
The theatre, dating from around 470 BC sits on the slope of Mount Temerite in the Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
Info: Tel. +39.0931-487248 www.indafondazione.org
