INSCENA - Manta Theatre Festival

INSCENA, theatre in the heart of the Saluzzo area

INSCENA is the theatre festival of the Municipality of Manta, a village in the Saluzzo area of the Cuneo province, nestled at the foot of the Piedmontese Alps. Created to bring live theatre to a small town, the festival is organized by the municipal administration in collaboration with the Compagnia Primo Atto APS and has established itself as one of the most anticipated cultural events of the local season.

A festival exploring diverse languages

The common thread of INSCENA is the desire to explore different forms of theatre, alternating genres and styles: from light and brilliant comedy to monologues, and from social narratives to musical storytelling. Each edition is divided into several events spread between winter-spring and autumn, accompanying the audience throughout much of the year.

Santa Maria del Monastero, a unique setting

The performances take place in the church of Santa Maria del Monastero, an intimate and highly evocative space that lends an atmospheric quality to the evenings. Its proximity to the famous Castello della Manta, a FAI property known for the late-Gothic frescoes in the Baronial Hall, places the festival within a context of strong historical and artistic identity.

Performances, actors, and companies

INSCENA hosts productions by the Compagnia Primo Atto itself as well as other Piedmontese and national theatre groups. Over the years, the stage has featured texts by Italian and international authors, performed by actors and directors from the Cuneo and Turin areas. The festival provides space for both comedies designed for a wide audience and social theatre productions capable of combining entertainment with reflection.

An event to experience in Manta

Attending INSCENA means discovering an authentic corner of Piedmont: a small town in the Saluzzo area that, thanks to the commitment of the administration and volunteers, manages to build a high-quality theatre season. For those who love theatre and wish to combine it with discovering the heritage of the Cuneo region, INSCENA is the ideal opportunity for a unique evening.