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Uccellini (Little Birds)

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Lacasadargilla & teatro vascello

By Rosalinda Conti 

In a house deep in the forest, surrounded by trees and the ceaseless chirping of birds, an unexpected and accidental reunion takes place: two brothers, a sister who died prematurely, and a guest.

Blending a rich landscape of sound, image, and movement, Uccellini is the story of making sense of the world, of humans and animals (alive and dead) and of ghosts, presented by one of Italy’s leading experimental theatre companies.

Luka brings his girlfriend to his family home to celebrate her birthday, only to find the house occupied by his brother Theo, and Theo’s twin Matilda, who mysteriously disappeared. Uccellini conjures a world of poignancy and dark humour, of shadows and a curious unease.

Considered one of the foremost ensembles in Italian Theatre, lacasadargilla follow their sell out 2024 production of Caryl Churchill’s L’amore Del Cuore (Heart’s Desire). Uccellini is written by one of Italy’s most exciting emerging female playwrights, Rosalinda Conti, recognised by several of Italy’s most prestigious awards.

For over fifteen years, lacasadargilla – founded by Alessandro Ferroni, Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli, Alice Palazzi, and Maddalena Parise – has been exploring the human condition through avant-garde theatre, merging psychoanalysis, philosophy, and science.

Presented in Italian with English surtitles.

 

Written by: Rosalinda Conti

A project by lacasadargilla

Directed by: Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli and Alessandro Ferroni

Cast: Emiliano Masala, Petra Valentini, Francesco Villano

Soundscapes and scenic concept: Alessandro Ferroni

Visual environment: Maddalena Parise

Set design: Marco Rossi and Francesca Sgariboldi

Lighting design: Omar Scala

Costumes: Anna Missaglia

Sound design: Pasquale Citera

Artistic coordination for the project: Alice Palazzi

Assistant director: Matteo Finamore

Projections: Malombra

Production photographs: Claudia Pajewski

Production: La Fabbrica dell’Attore / Teatro Vascello

In co-production with: Romaeuropa Festival, Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa

In collaboration with: AMAT & City of Pesaro, lacasadargilla, PAV Fabulamundi, Playwriting Europe, RAM – Residenze Artistiche Marchigiane

With the support of: ATCL / Spazio Rossellini

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Genre:

Theatre

Performances:

Thu 30 Apr – Sat 02 May; 7:30pm

Auditorium

Running Time:

Approx 90 mins with no interval

Age Guidance:

14+

Content Advisory:

TBC

Tickets:

£50, £40, £30, £20 standard

Up to 20% off for members

Concessions

Group Offer

Access Information

Genre:

Theatre

Performances:

Thu 30 Apr – Sat 02 May; 7:30pm

Auditorium

Running Time:

Approx 90 mins with no interval

Age Guidance:

14+

Content Advisory:

TBC

Tickets:

£50, £40, £30, £20 standard

Up to 20% off for members

Concessions

Group Offer

Access Information

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lacasadargilla
lacasadargilla is well known in Italy for its productions of original texts, literary adaptations and contemporary plays. The ensemble builds its projects on the concepts of time and mythographies, as well as on the linguistic, psychic and personal legacies that bind us to our past and to our future. All performances have an architectural approach, with a focus on linguistic and cinematic devices as well as on physical precision.

 

Rosalinda Conti
Rosalinda Conti graduated in Dramaturgy and Screenwriting from the Academy Silvio d’Amico in Rome, studying with Roberto Cavosi, Dacia Maraini, and Lucia Calamaro. Her works Quando vai via and Le cose che abbiamo perso nel fuoco were published by Editoria & Spettacolo. She received a special mention for Best Monologue at the Offanengo Film Festival (2013), a Fersen Drama Award nomination (2015), and two Hystrio Prize mentions (2019, 2021). Her recent collaborations include projects with Illoco Teatro and Sky Arte.

 

Piccolo Teatro di Milano
Founded in 1947 by Giorgio Strehler, Paolo Grassi, and Nina Vinchi, the Piccolo Teatro di Milano was Italy’s first public repertory theatre and remains a leading cultural institution. Recognised as a Theatre of Europe since 1991, it presents world-class productions across three venues and runs a renowned School of Theatre. Under Claudio Longhi’s direction, the Piccolo continues to promote new writing, international collaboration, and innovation in contemporary performance.

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