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Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
A reinterpretation of Shakespeare's The Tempest that fuses classical theater with cirque nouveau. Directed by Luca Sargenti, the show transforms the Amphitheater of Castellaneta into a street theater where aerial dance, stilt acrobatics, and commedia dell'arte meet handcrafted leather masks, elaborate costumes, and evocative music. The stilt walkers guide the audience on a journey toward themselves—a rebirth that transcends the narrated story. The performance will take place on 3 August 2026 at 9 pm with free admission during Castellaneta’s Summer Season.
Original text in Italian
Una reinterpretazione di "The Tempest" di Shakespeare che fonde il teatro classico con il cirque nouveau. Lo spettacolo, diretto da Luca Sargenti, trasforma l'Anfiteatro di Castellaneta in un teatro di strada dove la danza aerea, l'acrobatica su trampolo e la commedia dell'arte si incontrano con maschere in cuoio artigianali, costumi elaborati e musiche evocative. Gli attori su trampolo conducono lo spettatore in un viaggio verso se stesso, una rinascita che va oltre la storia narrata. La rappresentazione si terrà il 3 agosto 2026 alle 21:00 con ingresso gratuito durante la Stagione Estiva di Castellaneta.
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