Italian entertainment workers occupy Rome's Globe Theatre in protest

On April 14, 2021, workers from the entertainment industry took over the Silvano Toti Globe Theatre in Rome to highlight the severe challenges faced due to COVID-19 and the lack of support from institutions. This demonstration came after six months of inactivity, featuring a banner that read 'A noi gli occhi, please,' in tribute to Gigi Proietti. Rather than calling for the reopening of theatres—many of which cannot function under the current circumstances—protesters are advocating for structural reforms, ongoing income support, and equitable distribution of resources. Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini acknowledged the situation's urgency during his visit and promised to enhance social safety measures. A discussion with sector representatives is scheduled for April 22, with Councillor Lorenza Fruci and civic theatres expressing their support and hope for tangible solutions.