Michele D'Apote Shakespeare adaptation in Italy

The theatre‑dance work “Shakespeare – L'amore proibito che non poteva essere raccontato” was announced for a summer performance at the historic Corte Malatestiana in Fano on 1 August 2026. The first snapshot highlighted the debut date, venue, and its continuation from a successful March showing in Recanati, emphasizing the piece’s blend of contemporary physical theatre, dance, music and light to explore identity and forbidden love through the figure of John Florio.

A subsequent update added production details, noting the involvement of Fondazione Teatro della Fortuna, the Comune di Fano and AMAT, and expanding on the artistic intent to shift focus from Shakespeare’s well‑known characters to marginalised narratives. Both reports listed the nine‑member cast, with Jacopo Sergi as Shakespeare and Alessandro Rombini as Florio, underscoring the interactive, multimedia nature of the performance.

Together the snapshots trace how the project moved from a regional preview to a fully staged public event, highlighting its thematic goals and collaborative backing within the Marche cultural scene.