Festival di Teatro Urbano in Rome to call attention to social problems
What will take place at the festival?
Starting tomorrow (August 30th 2007) the 14th edition of the Festival di Teatro Urbano will take place in the Giardino degli Aranci in Rome (Piazza Pietro d’Illiria). The organization is in the hands of Emilio Genazzini and the Roman group Abraxa.
The festival last 4 days, until September 2nd and comprises everything from Italian theatre to, for those who do not speak Italian, probably moer interesting, acrobats from Thailand (Thursday) and Kenya (de group Afro Jungle Jeggs, Saturday and Sunday). There will also be fire-eaters and clowns to be admired.
The organizers define the show as “Bioscena”, which gets further explained as“art and theatre in the life: social conscience the energy of the party”. (Really!) It is the intention of the festival to make people aware of social problems in the world while offering art and entertainment.
For information about the festival you can phone: 0665744441 or 066570040.
Directions from Bed and Breakfast Chaplin Hostel Rome
From Hostel Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome it is quickest to take the underground line B from Rome Termini to Circo Massimo. Walk along the Viale Circo Massimo till you come to Piazzale La Malfa, turn left into the Via Valle Murcia which changes names and becomes Via di S. Sabina. Walk on till you find Piazza Pietro d’Illiria on your right.
We recommend that you combine your visit of the festival with an evening out in the Trastevere area, which lies just across the river.