An Ancient Present – Classici in Scaena
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An Ancient Present – Classici in Scaena

03 Jun 2025
Serravalle Scrivia — Alessandria (006)

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Edition 2025 — Classici in Scaena

The fifth edition of Classici in Scaena was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in the Libarna Archaeological Area, Serravalle Scrivia. Student-actors from Piedmontese high schools performed The Trojan Women by Euripides, The Clouds by Aristophanes, and The Myths of Love, with a special guest appearance by the V.A.N. Collective from Syracuse and their show Odisseo Superstar. Free admission with voluntary donation.

5th Edition — June 3, 2025

The fifth edition of the An Ancient Present – Classici in Scaena festival took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in the amphitheatre of the Libarna Archaeological Area in Serravalle Scrivia (AL). A day entirely dedicated to classical theatre, featuring drama workshops from Piedmontese high schools and a prestigious evening guest performance.

The program brought together Liceo Amaldi of Novi Ligure with The Trojan Women by Euripides, Liceo Peano of Tortona with The Clouds by Aristophanes, and Liceo Balbo of Casale Monferrato with The Myths of Love. The highlight of the year was the extraordinary guest appearance by the V.A.N. Collective (Verso Altre Narrazioni) from Syracuse, an ensemble of young professionals who revisited classical theatre with a modern twist in Odisseo Superstar.

Programme

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

  • 14:30 — The Trojan Women (Euripides) — Liceo Amaldi, Novi Ligure
  • 15:45 — The Clouds (Aristophanes) — Liceo Peano, Tortona
  • 17:30 — The Myths of Love — Liceo Balbo, Casale Monferrato
  • 19:00 — Odisseo Superstar — V.A.N. Collective, Syracuse

Highlights

The extraordinary guest appearance of the V.A.N. Collective from Syracuse with Odisseo Superstar, alongside performances by three Piedmontese high schools.

Prices

Free admission with voluntary donation.
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Area Archeologica di Libarna

Via Arquata 63, 15069 Serravalle Scrivia

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Classici in Scaena in brief

Classical Theater Heritage History Medieval Archaeology Folk traditions Young audience Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Alessandria

History of Classici in Scaena

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