Literary and theatrical events in Italy

Various book presentations and cultural events are scheduled across different Italian regions, focusing on noir, crime, historical fiction, and theatre.

In Naples, Salvatore Basile is set to present ‘Il camaleonte’ on October 22, followed by Fabio Simiani’s ‘Le ombre non dimenticano’ on October 31. In the Abruzzo and Campania regions, Andrea Verrocchio will present ‘L’ombra della guerra’ in Casoli on October 25, and Giuseppe Tecce will present ‘Sette e Quarantacinque’ in Grottaminarda on October 30.

Recent and ongoing activities include Nichi Vendola’s ‘Il vizio della ferocia’ in Isernia, Annalisa Menin’s ‘L’Anna che verrà’ in Fonzaso, and Gilda Pagnozzi’s ‘Scappare’ in Francavilla Fontana. In Brindisi, director Eugenio Barba has engaged in public events, including the performance of ‘Le nuvole di Amleto’ and celebrations for his 90th birthday involving discussions on diversity and peace.

Newer additions to the cultural calendar include Edoardo Sylos Labini presenting ‘Le città identitarie’ in Catania to explore Italian cultural identity. Musical and cinematic initiatives are also expanding, such as the ‘Allegro con Brio’ free opera and classical music series in Crotone, the ‘Lunedì al cinema’ discounted film screenings in Bra, and musical showcases by AccordiAbili in Fasano featuring Fabrizio Bosso.

Other scheduled activities include Alessandro Forestieri discussing ‘Atletico Farina’ in Chiaravalle Centrale, Marco Prati discussing Guidoriccio in Piacenza, and cellist Andrea Rigano performing ‘L’ombra del gesto’ in Palermo. Dialogues on the works of Ágota Kristóf and Mariella Mehr in Milan, and discussions by Piercarlo Grimaldi, Oscar Farinetti, and theologian Vito Mancuso, also feature in the schedule.