Narni Città Teatro 2026: Davide Sacco on Theatre, Humanity, and European Tour
Davide Sacco, co-director of the Narni Città Teatro festival and the director of Teatro Manini, shares insights about the festival's seventh edition, titled 'Stati di umanità' (States of Humanity), which takes place from September 11-13. In a conversation with Alessia de Antoniis, he elaborates on his artistic beliefs, interpreting the 'beast' as a facet of humanity, referencing Pirandello. He points out the poetic nature of human contradictions and highlights his festival's non-hierarchical approach, promoting audience autonomy. Additionally, Sacco's play 'L'uomo più crudele del mondo' (The Cruelest Man in the World), featuring Lino Guanciale and Francesco Montanari, will tour five European cities starting September 26: Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Brussels, Paris, and London, despite not receiving awards due to its perceived popularity.
Key facts
- Seventh edition of Narni Città Teatro festival themed 'Stati di umanità' runs September 11-13.
- Davide Sacco is co-director of the festival with Francesco Montanari and director of Teatro Manini in Narni.
- Sacco's play 'L'uomo più crudele del mondo' will tour Europe starting September 26, with performances in Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Brussels, Paris, and London.
- The play stars Lino Guanciale and Francesco Montanari.
- Sacco cites Pirandello and Brecht as influences.
- He believes festivals should allow audiences to choose their own experience, calling it an act of democracy.
- His theatre is described as 'too popular' for awards, yet successful with audiences.
- Sacco previously directed Lunga Vita Festival in Rome.
- The festival includes contemporary art and performance beyond traditional theatre.
- Sacco emphasizes the role of actors in the creative process, rejecting directorial dictatorship.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Sacco
- Francesco Montanari
- Lino Guanciale
- Alessia de Antoniis
- Pirandello
- Brecht
- Saurino
- Lamanna
- Branciaroli
Institutions
- Narni Città Teatro
- Teatro Manini
- Lunga Vita Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Narni
- Terni
- Rome
- Barcelona
- Aix-en-Provence
- Brussels
- Paris
- London
- Italy
- Spain
- France
- Belgium
- United Kingdom