Villa Borghese
Until 23 Sep: Silvano Toti Globe Theatre www
Gigi Proietti created the Globe Theatre four years ago during the centenary celebrations of the Villa Borghese park (the theatre is located in). Under Proietti’s art direction thsi summertime venue has gone from strength to strength. This year’s performances, as always, see Shakespeare as the undisputed protagonist. The circular structure of this theatre, modelled on the original Globe theatre in London and made entirely out of wood, is the perfect location to re-enact this masterful British playwright’s work. h21
Until 5 Aug: "Sogno di una notte di mezza estate". Directed by Riccardo Cavallo
From 7 to 19 Aug: "Racconto d'inverno". Directed by Francesco Manetti
From 25 Aug to 6 Sep: "Giulio Cesare". Directed by Daniele Salvo
Foro di Cesare e di Augusto, Clivo Argentario (Fori Imperiali). Info 063243134
Until 5 Aug: Passaggi segreti (Secret passages)
A theatre performance that does without one of the main pillars of drama: namely, the stage! During "Passaggi segreti" it’s the audience who move around and walk between two iconic Roman monuments, the Forum of Caesar and the Forum of Augustus, in order to follow the action. Without wanting to give too much away, the tale in question is the terrible drama of Caesar as portrayed by Shakespeare, a man trapped by power and freedom and finally vanquished by a lethal, and in the final analysis, necessary move by Brutus. Passaggi Segreti was conceived by Roberto Marafante, who is also its director. The cast is very respectable and includes Riccardo Polizzy Carbonelli (as Caesar), Gabriele Parrillo (as Brutus), David Gallarello (as Cassius) and Massimiliano Benvenuto (as Anthony). The entrance is via the Forum of Caesar (Clivo Argentario), the exit via the Forum of Augustus (Piazza del Grillo). 3, 4, 5 Aug h21,15 www
Foro Romano. Info 0670393427
Until 10 Aug: Miracle Players. Cesare – più di un insalata! (Caesar – more than just a salad!)
Rob Allyn, Eric Bassanesi, Denise McNee, Frances Nacman and Dyanne White are the "Miracle Players" and this summer, among the atmospheric ruins of the Roman Fora, they bring to life the writings of Suetonius, Dion Cassius, Shakespeare and many others. These deliciously ironic pieces will introduce us to the people and myths of Rome and can be appreciated both by loyal Roman audiences as by tourists. Fri h19,30 www
Villa Leopardi, via Nomentana - via Makallè. Info 0645460621
Until 5 Aug: L'estate di Villa Leopardi. Festival delle Arti
Theatre, music and cinema are all represented at the Festival of the Arts. Like many contemporary initiatives, cross-pollination is what it's all about. Among the events, the one particularly worth pointing out is "Pinocchio: Al Gambero Blues", a recital featuring the CIAC Jazz Orchestra and Rocco Papaleo that is being performed for the first time in Italy. h21,30-24
Giardino degli Aranci, piazza Pietro D'Illiria. Info 0665744441
From 30 Aug to 2 Sep: BioScena
The Teatro Urbano di Roma catalyses the attention and interest of the citizens but also of tourists. The stage becomes a venue for ideas, social interaction and celebration. Artists like Julia Varley, Annet Henneman, Leris Colombaioni, groups like "Trickster Teatro (Swiss dancers and performers)" and "The Afro Jungle Jeegs (Kenyan acrobats)", take to the stage. www
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