Fair Play
Contemporary theatre review at the Valeria Moriconi Theatre Studio in Jesi
About Fair Play
A review for contemporary theatre in Jesi
In the intimate and evocative Valeria Moriconi Theatre Studio in Jesi, in the province of Ancona, Fair Play comes to life, the review dedicated to contemporary theatre that each year offers a program of four shows between late winter and spring. An agile but curated proposal, designed to complement the broader Drama Season of the Pergolesi Theatre with more experimental, intimate titles closer to today's scenic research.
Who organizes Fair Play
The review is promoted by the Municipality of Jesi together with Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata and the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation, with the contribution of the Marche Region and the Ministry of Culture. It is precisely this network of local entities that guarantees a careful selection, mixing theatre companies from the Marche region and productions from all over Italy.
What you will see on stage
The common thread of Fair Play is theatre that engages with the present: authorial dramaturgy, song-theatre, ironic reinterpretations of classics, and brand-new productions. From texts that rewrite Alfred Jarry or Oscar Wilde to works that tell the story of Generation Z or are inspired by Antonio Gramsci's prison letters, each evening is an invitation to look at the world from a different angle.
- Companies and artists from the Italian contemporary scene
- Spoken word shows, live music, and performances
- Debuts and new productions
- An intimate theatre that brings the audience closer to the performers
The Valeria Moriconi Theatre Studio
The theatre is named after Valeria Moriconi, a great actress from Jesi, one of the most beloved of the Italian 20th century. The space, located at Via Mazzoleni, offers an intimate and ideal dimension for research theatre, where the proximity between stage and audience makes every performance a direct and engaging experience.
Jesi, a city of theatre
Jesi is one of the cultural capitals of the Marche region: the birthplace of Frederick II and Giovan Battista Pergolesi, it boasts a strong theatrical and musical tradition. Fair Play fits into this context as a precious piece, capable of bringing the newest languages of the national scene to the city at accessible prices.
Fair Play — edition 2026
The second edition of Fair Play took place at the Valeria Moriconi Theatre Studio in Jesi from January 30 to April 1, 2026, with four contemporary theatre events. A program that alternated reinterpretations of classics, reflections on current events, and new productions, confirming the review as a space for research within Jesi's theatrical life. Promoted by the Municipality of Jesi with Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata and the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation, the edition offered low-priced tickets and a dedicated pass to follow the entire program.
Programme Fair Play 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- Ubu re Ubu chi — KanterStrasse production, dramaturgy and direction by Simone Martini, with Daniele Bonaiuti, Simone Martini, and Alessio Martinoli. A reinterpretation of Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi (1896).
Sunday, February 22, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- The Canterville Ghost — Factory Compagnia Transadriatica, freely inspired by Oscar Wilde's short story, with Angela De Gaeta.
Thursday, March 5, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- La sparanoia. Atto unico senza feriti gravi purtroppo — Sardegna Teatro – Agidi production, written, performed, and directed by Niccolò Fettarappa and Lorenzo Guerrieri. An ironic and surreal look at Generation Z and youth apathy.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- Love Letters. Letters from Prison — by Piero Piva, with Mery Bracalente (debut). A performance inspired by Antonio Gramsci's Letters from Prison, exploring affection, resistance, and the intimate dimension.
Highlights Fair Play 2026
Prices Fair Play 2026
Practical information — Fair Play
Where it takes place
Valeria Moriconi Theatre Studio, Via Mazzoleni 6/a, Jesi (AN), in the city center.
How to get there
By car: from Ancona follow the SS76 to Jesi (about 30 km), then park near the historic center. By train: Jesi station is on the Rome-Ancona line, a few minutes from the theatre.
Tickets
Single ticket 10 euros (assigned seat); season ticket for all 4 shows 30 euros. Presale on vivaticket.it, at the points of the Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata circuit, and at the theatre box office one hour before the show.
Information
Teatro Giovani Teatro Pirata, tel. 0731 56590 or 334 1684688 (Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm), e-mail [email protected]. Shows start at 9:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Fair Play
Teatro Studio Valeria Moriconi
Via Mazzoleni 6/a, 60035 Jesi