Babilonia Teatri's 'Calcinculo' at Koreja in Lecce

On December 15, 2018, Babilonia Teatri performed 'Calcinculo' at Teatro Koreja in Lecce, Italy, as part of a season dedicated to the late Alessandro Leogrande. The piece, created by Enrico Castellani and Valeria Raimondi, uses a sparse set with carnival ride elements and fire extinguishers to critique contemporary society's acceleration and social decay. Raimondi's retro gestures evoke Cristina D'Avena and provincial pop stars, while Castellani delivers techno-punk declamations. The performance includes a dog show, an elderly Alpine choir, and lyrics like 'My depression works continuous shifts / I asked for part-time but they didn't give it to me / I killed myself.' The work is described as a political act, a fragmented, fast-paced 'pop rally' that explores provincial human landscapes overwhelmed by globalization and technology. The season is framed as a space for inclusion and reflection.