Join us for The Split Mask, a practical theatre workshop led by Italian theatre director Ludovico Nolfi, exploring the poetic body through the worlds of Eduardo De Filippo and Luigi Pirandello. Across two weekends, participants will work with the body, voice and sensory presence on stage, moving from physical and expressive training to the contrasting theatrical languages of
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Italian Play 2026: Tessitrici di Fiabe
The Cambridge University Italian Society and Ars in Fieri – International Theatre Company proudly present “Tessitrici di Fiabe” – “Weavers of Fairy Tales” 📆 DATES (March 13-15th): Friday 13th – 7PMSaturday 14th – 4PM & 7PMSunday 15th – 2PM ⭐ Step into the great Italian fairy-tale tradition, shaped by the voices and resilience of women.
La Favola de Zoza – interpreted by Paolo Panaro
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
Italian Play 2025: Napoli Milionaria
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,
Decameron – interpreted by Paolo Panaro
Join us for an enchanting evening immersed in the world of the Decameron on June 22nd and 23rd at King’s College. Saturday 22nd June, at 7pm, Keynes Seminar Room, King’s College. Sunday 23rd June, at 5pm, Fellow’s Garden, King’s College. Please note that the location in the flyers (Provost’s Garden) is incorrect. The actor Paolo Panaro will read and interpret some
Colpi di maschera – Compagnia Teatrale Tiberio Fiorilli
A tribute to the Commedia dell’Arte, modernized and revisited. Book your free ticket here. Join us for an enchanting evening immersed in the world of “Commedia dell’arte” on May 13th, at 8:30 PM. Hosted at the Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School, St. John’s College. The event will be held in Italian. The Compagnia Teatrale Tiberio Fiorilli was formed back in
Italian Play 2024: I giganti della montagna
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
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.
Così è (se vi pare) – Right you are (if you think so)
In a constant turn of exhilarating and tragic events, Luigi Pirandello (winner of the 1934 Nobel Prize for Literature) leads us to believe a version of the story and its opposite soon after, kindling our inborn desire to know and be involved in the business of others.