Tatiana Ligari returns to the Children’s Stage of Treno sto Rouf and directs Giorgos Galitis’ new play for the whole family

The creative artistic duo behind two of the most successful and unforgettable children’s productions of recent years — Around the World in 80 Days and Robinson Crusoe at the Athens Concert Hall — reunites once again, inviting us to board the Railway Carriage Theatre for a journey aboard a real train into the world of Art, filled with music, action, adventure, mystery and endless humour.

An immersive, humorous, “site-specific” musical theatre performance for children aged 4 and over, and adults

SUMMARY:

Starting from Rouf Railway Station, the “always-on-time” Train whistles for departure and takes us on a journey to the imaginary land of The Land of Quirks, a country with 7 cities and 7 railway stations. Once great and powerful, the country has fallen ill and is now on the brink of collapse. Its inhabitants have been swept away by 7 vices: greed, laziness, lying, indifference, envy, selfishness and violence.

Is there a cure for the vices? And if so, who can find it? Who is the mysterious Mrs. DoMiSol, who boards the train at the first station, and what is hidden inside her magical suitcase? Will they manage to find a miraculous remedy that can restore to the inhabitants their lost generosity, diligence, honesty, empathy, compassion, altruism and gentleness? And how can music help?

The unique Theatre Wagon of Treno sto Rouf is transformed into a real-life setting, narrator and protagonist of the story, while 7 different musical genres — from classical and Greek traditional music to rhythm ’n’ blues, rock, Latin, rap and electronic music — help unlock the mystery!

Through the charismatic and humorous writing of Giorgos Galitis, the inventive direction of Tatiana Ligari, the original music by Minas I. Alexiadis, the imaginative songs performed with exceptional vocal and interpretative quality by Athina Roussi, and the spectacular choreography of Pepi Zacharopoulou, young and adult passengers embark on a journey into the bright and creative world of Art — a world that gives them the tools to live happily.

Treno sto Rouf begins its journeys to “The Land of Quirks” in early November and invites parents, teachers and children to an unforgettable immersive theatrical experience, where Art becomes the passport to a better world.

PERFORMANCES
Children’s Stage
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
Opening: 1 November
Running time: 85 minutes
General admission €11 / Groups €10

NEW TIP!!
This year, the Wagon-Restaurant at the Railway Carriage Theatre will be open on Sunday afternoons (12:30–15:30) for visitors and theatre-goers, offering a family-friendly menu that you can enjoy immediately after the performance.

Children’s menu (main course & glass of juice): €8
Adult menu (salad, main course & 1 glass of wine / beer / soft drink): €16

Advance ticket purchase required:

• Online

• By phone: 211 7700000 (Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00)

• At More.com physical points of sale

Weekday morning performances for schools (9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) at the special price of €7.

GROUP & SCHOOL BOOKINGS – INFORMATION & TEACHER INVITATIONS:
Eva Stylander and Katerina Chalkoutsou
Tel.: 210-8665144, 210-8674657 (Mon–Fri, 9:30–15:30)
theatropol@otenet.gr