October 2025 Italian Theatre and Dance Premieres
The traditional theatre season in Italy kicks off in October 2025, with cities such as Turin, Milan, Genoa, Cesena, and Perugia participating. Notable performances include Hamlet at Teatro Carignano in Turin, running until October 26, directed by Leonardo Lidi, and Richard III at Teatro Morlacchi in Perugia, which concludes on October 19 under the direction of Antonio Latella. Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra premieres on October 11 at Teatro Ivo Chiesa in Genoa, lasting until October 26, directed by Davide Livermore. Additionally, Teatro Valdoca presents Bestemmia from October 17-19 at Teatro Bonci in Cesena, while Stefano Massini's Donald is scheduled at Teatro Grassi in Milan from October 14-19. Festival highlights include the Danae Festival in Milan (October 24 to November 9) and Animo! in Rovereto (October 16 to December 11). In Rome, ULTRA REF is available until October 26.
Key facts
- October 2025 marks the start of traditional theatre seasons in Italian cities including Turin, Milan, Genoa, Cesena, and Perugia.
- Hamlet at Teatro Carignano in Turin runs until October 26, directed by Leonardo Lidi with translation by Diego Pleuteri, starring Mario Pirrello.
- Richard III at Teatro Morlacchi in Perugia runs until October 19, directed by Antonio Latella with Vinicio Marchionni, eliminating the traditional deformity.
- Mourning Becomes Electra opens October 11 at Teatro Ivo Chiesa in Genoa until October 26, directed by Davide Livermore with translation by Margherita Rubino, starring Elisabetta Pozzi and Paolo Pierobon.
- Bestemmia by Teatro Valdoca runs October 17-19 at Teatro Bonci in Cesena, opening ERT's season.
- Donald by Stefano Massini runs October 14-19 at Teatro Grassi in Milan, opening Piccolo Teatro's season.
- Danae Festival in Milan runs October 24 to November 9, featuring contemporary dance by Francesco Marilungo, Diana Anselmo, and others.
- ULTRA REF at Romaeuropa Festival in Rome until October 26 includes Dancing Days and Anni Luce sections for under-30 artists.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo Lidi
- Diego Pleuteri
- Mario Pirrello
- Antonio Latella
- Vinicio Marchionni
- Federico Bellini
- Linda Dalisi
- Davide Livermore
- Margherita Rubino
- Elisabetta Pozzi
- Paolo Pierobon
- Linda Gennari
- Marco Foschi
- Aldo Ottobrino
- Carolina Rapillo
- Davide Niccolini
- Cesare Ronconi
- Mariangela Gualtieri
- Silvia Calderoni
- Eugenia Giancaspro
- Nico Guerzoni
- Giuseppe Semeraro
- Lemmo
- Sara Bertolucci
- Stefano Massini
- Francesco Marilungo
- Diana Anselmo
- Clara Delorme
- Emmanuel Eggermont
- Moritz Ostruschnjak
- Antonella Bertoni
- Carlo Massari
- Elisa Sbaragli
- Sanpapiè
- Opera Bianco
- Annamaria Ajmone
- Simone Zambelli
- Collettivo Giulio e Jari
- Francesca Manica
- Maura Teofili
- Armin Hokmi
- Ermira Goro
- Vittorio Pagani
- Francesca Santamaria
- Matteo Sedda
- Agnese Banti
- Pietro Angelini
- Pietro Turano
- Alice Sinigaglia
- Caterina Marino
- Irene Mantova
- Annalisa Limardi
- Andrea Fabris
- Laura Bevione
- William Shakespeare
- Eugene O'Neill
- Donald Trump
- Rudolf Otto
Institutions
- Teatro Carignano
- Teatro Stabile di Torino
- Teatro Morlacchi
- Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria
- Teatro Ivo Chiesa
- Teatro Nazionale di Genova
- Teatro Bonci
- ERT
- L'arboreto – Teatro Dimora
- Teatro Valdoca
- Teatro Grassi
- Piccolo Teatro
- Teatro delle Moire
- Danae Festival
- Abbondanza/Bertoni
- Teatro della Cartiera
- Teatro Zandonai
- Romaeuropa Festival
- Mattatoio
- Carrozzerie | n.o.t.
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Milan
- Genoa
- Cesena
- Perugia
- Rovereto
- Rome
- Berlin
- Switzerland
- France
- Germany
- Iran
- Greece