The Cambridge University Italian Society and Diaghilev Theatre Company present La Favola de Zoza a monologue by Paolo Panaro, based on “Lo cunto de li cunti” by Giambattista Basile. DATES 28th JUNE 2025, Saturday, 7 PM – Keynes Hall, King’s College 29th JUNE 2025, Sunday, 6 PM – Old Labs, Newnham College The performance will be in Italian. Click the
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Napoli Milionaria – 14th, 15th and 16th March
The Cambridge University Italian Society and Ars in Fieri – International Theatre Company are very proud to present Napoli Milionaria by Eduardo De Filippo, directed by Ludovico Nolfi 📅 Dates and times: Friday, March 14th, 7pm Saturday, March 15th, 4pm and 7pm Sunday, March 16th, 2pm 📍 Location: Palmerston Auditorium, Fisher Building, St. John’s College, Cambridge,
Readings for Giulio
Truth for Giulio Regeni Giulio Regeni was a PhD student conducting a research for the Cambridge University when was abducted, tortured and murdered in Egypt. To keep his memory alive and support the demand for truth and justice, members of the Cambridge University Italian Society had read excerpts from the book “Giulio fa cose” (by
I giganti della montagna – 1st, 2nd March 2024
by Luigi Pirandello. The Cambridge University Italian Society announces the tenth edition of its yearly theatre production, once again under the direction of Ludovico Nolfi, head of Ars in Fieri theatre company. This year the diverse cast of forty native and non-native Italian speakers will stage I Giganti della Montagna (The Mountain Giants) by Luigi
The 2022 Giulio Regeni Memorial Lecture
To honour the memory of Giulio Regeni 6 years after his kidnap and murder in Cairo, the Cambridge University Italian Society invites Dr Elisabetta Brighi (University of Westminster) to deliver the annual Giulio Regeni Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 1 pm.
The title of the lecture is: ‘Illusions of democracy – Europe and Egypt between interests, rights, and violence’.
Booking is required to attend the lecture. Purchase your ticket for free on Eventbrite.
Raccontare di storia in qualsiasi modo – Interview with Alessandro Vanoli
“Recounting history in several ways. How I got rid of footnotes without throwing them away.”
Thursday, 20 January 2022 – 5 pm UK, we will have the opportunity to interview Alessandro Vanoli and talk about his career and transition from the academic sphere to the job of communicator.
A historian and writer, he aims to communicate the beauty of history and the importance of diversity through books, theater plays, press, radio, and media to the public.
The interview will be held in Italian and broadcast live on the Cambridge University Italian Society YouTube channel.
Italian Play – Call for Participants
“Teatro significa vivere davvero quello che gli altri, nella vita, recitano male.” ― Eduardo De Filippo
Are you interested in the beauty of acting? Do you want an opportunity to perform in an Italian-language show? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
Renowned professional theatre director Ludovico Nolfi is returning to Cambridge to put on another Italian classic, written by Eduardo De Filippo.
The initial workshop will be held online and is open to everyone!
If you would like to take part in the workshop, please fill this form by the 24 November or contact us for more information at cuitaliansoc@gmail.com.
Gianni Rodari Virtual Theatre Show 2021
🎭📜 The Cambridge University Italian Society is pleased to invite you to the Gianni Rodari Virtual Theatre Show 2021, “L’alfabeto della creatività: un omaggio a Gianni Rodari”, a virtual theatrical performance on the power of creativity and imagination based on a selection of texts by Italian children’s literature writer Gianni Rodari, directed by Ludovico Nolfi.