Italian Theatre and Performance Highlights for Year-End 2024
Two acclaimed directors born in the 1980s, Leonardo Lidi and Liv Ferracchiati, are touring Italy with new productions after debuting at the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto. Lidi's "Il giardino dei ciliegi" is the final chapter of his Progetto Čechov, a trilogy produced by Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria, running through mid-January. Ferracchiati's "La Morte a Venezia," a personal reinterpretation of Thomas Mann's novella, is co-produced by Marche Teatro, TSU, and Fondazione Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Bellini, and tours until May 2025. Three festivals focus on performing arts: Duende in Brescia (December 1-9), featuring Marta Cuscunà, Licia Lanera, and others, plus VR installation "Julie VR 360"; Ai confini dell'Arte in Rome (November 18-30), curated by Margine Operativo, with artists like Carlo Massari and Francesco Leineri; and Refugia in Bologna (November 25-December 10), organized by əkodanza, supporting artistic creation and community through dance and participatory art.
Key facts
- Leonardo Lidi's 'Il giardino dei ciliegi' is the third and final chapter of his Progetto Čechov, a trilogy that began with 'Il gabbiano' and 'Zio Vanja'.
- The production is produced by Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria and features a compact acting company.
- Liv Ferracchiati's 'La Morte a Venezia' is a free interpretation of Thomas Mann's novella, co-starring Alice Raffaelli.
- The show is produced by Marche Teatro, TSU, Fondazione Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Bellini, and Spoleto-Festival dei Due Mondi.
- Duende festival in Brescia runs December 1-9, 2024, with artistic direction by Nadia Busato.
- Ai confini dell'Arte in Rome takes place November 18-30, 2024, curated by Margine Operativo with artistic direction by Alessandra Ferraro and Pako Graziani.
- Refugia in Bologna runs November 25-December 10, 2024, organized by əkodanza.
- The festivals feature a mix of theatre, dance, film, installations, and VR experiences.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo Lidi
- Liv Ferracchiati
- Alice Raffaelli
- Marta Cuscunà
- Licia Lanera
- Carrozzeria Orfeo
- Christian Ceresoli
- Silvia Gallerano
- Carlo Massari
- Francesco Leineri
- Luca Lotano
- Matteo Portelli
- Francesco Picciotti
- Fabrizio Pallara
- Daria Greco
- Jacopo Ruben Dell'Abate
- Nadia Busato
- Alessandra Ferraro
- Pako Graziani
- Laura Bevione
Institutions
- Festival dei Due Mondi
- Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria
- Marche Teatro
- Fondazione Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Bellini
- Centro Teatrale Bresciano
- Margine Operativo
- əkodanza
- Artribune
Locations
- Spoleto
- Italy
- Perugia
- Naples
- Brescia
- Rome
- Torpignattara
- Quadraro
- Bologna
- Parco urbano pubblico Giordano Sangalli
- Fortezza Est
- Biblioteca Interculturale Cittadini del Mondo
- Teatro Bellini