Balconate Liriche

Balconate Liriche in Venaus

Balconate Liriche is an immersive theatre project that brings life to the town of Venaus, a small village in the Susa Valley in the province of Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. The concept is simple yet poetic: to turn residential courtyards, squares, and balconies into a grand open-air stage, where actors perform in the street and the audience watches from their windows or while sitting in communal areas. It is a form of theatre that enters the daily life of the village, breaking down the barriers between artists and spectators.

A project by Teatro a Canone

The festival was created by the Teatro a Canone company, based in Chivasso, under the direction of Luca Vonella and with executive production by Il Mutamento ETS. The immersive theatre format, designed to bring performances directly into communities, highlights everyday living spaces and democratizes access to culture, reaching even small towns often far from traditional circuits.

The 2026 Programme

In Venaus, the season opened with the debut on June 7, 2026, when L'amore delle tre melarance transformed the Church Square into a magical stage. The calendar continues with further events:

• July 7, 2026 — The Little Prince
• July 14, 2026 — Monkey King and Tripitaka

The magic of Balconate Liriche does not stop in Venaus: the travelling festival also visits other municipalities in the valley, including Mompantero and Chianocco, along a route that winds through the villages of the Susa Valley.

Theatre for the community

Balconate Liriche is part of the Rizomi network, promoted by Il Mutamento together with ASD NAD – CompagniaNad, in synergy with local Pro Loco associations, Piedmontese municipalities, and with the support of the Fondazione CRT. The project restores centrality to public spaces and creates opportunities for encounter between artistic practice and the inhabitants, in an informal and familiar context that is the true strength of the experience.

Why visit

Attending a Balconate Liriche performance means discovering a new and intimate way to experience theatre, immersed in the authentic atmosphere of an Alpine village in the Susa Valley. It is a perfect opportunity for those looking for a free cultural event that is accessible and deeply connected to the territory and its communities.