Antonio Latella's Dantean Pinocchio at Piccolo Teatro Milano on Sky Arte
Antonio Latella's production of Pinocchio, now on stage at Piccolo Teatro in Milan, blends Dantean atmospheres with Commedia dell'Arte. The show emphasizes the esoteric and sinister aspects of Collodi's original text, drawing on literary references and artistic masters like Tiepolo, whose influence appears in the masks worn by performers. A special program, Sky @ Piccolo – Pinocchio, airs Tuesday, January 31 on Sky Arte HD, offering behind-the-scenes insights. The production reimagines the wooden puppet's journey as a complex voyage mixing literary suggestions and art historical allusions.
Key facts
- Antonio Latella directs a version of Pinocchio at Piccolo Teatro in Milan.
- The production incorporates Dantean atmospheres and Commedia dell'Arte elements.
- Masks inspired by Tiepolo are worn by the performers.
- The show highlights the esoteric and sinister sides of Collodi's story.
- A special program called Sky @ Piccolo – Pinocchio airs January 31 on Sky Arte HD.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
- Artribune is a content platform for contemporary art and culture founded in 2011.
- The source article was published on Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Latella
- Tiepolo
Institutions
- Piccolo Teatro di Milano
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy