Sunday 31 October at h 10.00.
‘Curtain up! Behind the scenes of an emotion’

The route chosen by Spoleto for the 18th National Day of Urban Trekking is a special, unusual exploration of the relationship between the city and the theatre – a historical and identity combination – investigated from a particular perspective.

A narrative of little-known facts, unacknowledged curiosities, tasty gleanings from a history that is often minor but mirrors Spoleto’s character, told through popular and singular characters from Spoleto’s recent past.

A journey of discovery that takes place “behind the scenes” of the theatre (understood both as an artistic and representative form and as a physical and architectural place), in the company of more or less famous Spoleto inhabitants who have inextricably linked their name to it. A journey to get to know better aspects and particularities of a long and glorious theatre tradition, with particular regard to the Spoleto workers, as well as unpublished views, particular perspectives and unusual details of the three magnificent theatres of Spoleto.

PROGRAMME | Sunday 31 October

10.00 – Meeting in piazza Libertà, access to the Roman Theatre: History of the theatre and its archaeological and artistic events.

11.00 – Continuation of the trek in the direction of the Teatro Nuovo and reenactment of some episodes related to the backstage of the shows and the role of the technicians and workers.

12.00 – Continuation towards Piazza Duomo and visit to the Caio Melisso Theatre with exceptional access to some of the stage areas. For the occasion, Fausto Manasse’s reading will celebrate the figure of Alberto Talegalli.

Reservation mandatory:
Spoleto Tourist Office – 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it

The event is organised in compliance with anti-Covid19 legislation.