La Scena dei Ragazzi
Children's and youth theatre festival at the Castello Ducale in Torremaggiore
About La Scena dei Ragazzi
Children's theatre in Torremaggiore
La Scena dei Ragazzi is a theatre festival for children and youth held in Torremaggiore, a town in the Alto Tavoliere area of the province of Foggia, in Puglia. Part of the regional circuit promoted by Puglia Culture and supported by the Municipality of Torremaggiore and its Cultural Office, the festival brings stories, fairy tales, and narratives specifically designed for children and new generations to the stage.
A season dedicated to families and schools
The programme is divided into two complementary tracks: Sunday performances, scheduled for the late afternoon and open to families, and school matinées, which welcome local school classes on weekday mornings. Each production features companies from across Italy, with special attention paid to different age groups, from kindergarteners to secondary school students.
The repertoire ranges from classic fairy tales retold with a contemporary twist to original narratives, combining live acting and music. Titles such as Pippi Longstocking and the Pirate Blackbeard, Pinocchio, Hamelin, and The Pedal-Powered Storyteller guide young spectators on a journey that blends entertainment, emotion, and theatrical education.
The evocative setting of the Castello Ducale
Sunday performances are held in the Sala Consiliare of the Castello Ducale de Sangro, one of Torremaggiore's most iconic landmarks, while some closing events may take place in the open-air spaces of the Villa Comunale. Choosing the castle as a venue is no coincidence: introducing children to theatre within a historic monument bridges the gap between live performance and the discovery of local heritage.
Culture accessible to all
One of the festival's hallmarks is its commitment to making theatre an experience available to all families: tickets cost a symbolic 4 euros, intended to encourage the widest possible participation and foster a lifelong habit of theatre-going among the youth. La Scena dei Ragazzi thus confirms itself as a valuable educational and cultural appointment for Torremaggiore and the entire Alto Tavoliere region.
La Scena dei Ragazzi — edition 2026
The 2025/26 season brought the Sala Consiliare of the Castello Ducale de Sangro in Torremaggiore to life with a calendar of Sunday performances at 5:30 PM and weekday morning matinées for schools. Highlights included: Pippi Longstocking and the Pirate Blackbeard by Compagnia Radicanto (January 18), Hamelin (January 25), The Goddess of the Circle (February 4, matinée), Pinocchio A4 (February 8), The Essential (February 12), The Book-Bound Girl (February 19), and Rainbow (February 20). The festival concluded on June 4 with The Pedal-Powered Storyteller by Dino Parrotta. Sunday tickets were priced at 4 euros.
Programme La Scena dei Ragazzi 2026
- January 18, 2026 - Pippi Longstocking and the Pirate Blackbeard (Compagnia Radicanto), 5:30 PM, Sunday show
- January 25, 2026 - Hamelin, 5:30 PM, Sunday show
- February 4, 2026 - The Goddess of the Circle (dir. M. Campanale), 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, school matinée
- February 8, 2026 - Pinocchio A4 (Asia Correra), 5:30 PM, Sunday show
- February 12, 2026 - The Essential (Paola Marino), 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, school matinée
- February 19, 2026 - The Book-Bound Girl (Madimù), 10:00 AM, school matinée
- February 20, 2026 - Rainbow (Giulia Petruzzella), 10:00 AM, school matinée
- June 4, 2026 - The Pedal-Powered Storyteller (Dino Parrotta), 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, closing event
Highlights La Scena dei Ragazzi 2026
- Pippi Longstocking and the Pirate Blackbeard by Compagnia Radicanto as the opening show
- Eight events including Sunday performances and school matinées
- Theatre companies from across Italy
- Closing event with The Pedal-Powered Storyteller
Prices La Scena dei Ragazzi 2026
Practical information — La Scena dei Ragazzi
Location
Sala Consiliare of the Castello Ducale de Sangro, Torremaggiore (FG), Puglia. Some closing events take place at the Villa Comunale.
Getting there
Torremaggiore can be reached by car via the San Severo/Poggio Imperiale exit on the A14 motorway or via the SS16 state road. The nearest train station is in San Severo, which is connected by bus. The closest airport is Gino Lisa in Foggia.
Tickets
Flat-rate ticket of 4 euros. The box office usually opens one week before each performance. School matinées require advance booking.
Information
Cultural Office of the Municipality of Torremaggiore, tel. +39 0882 605000, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — La Scena dei Ragazzi
Sala Consiliare del Castello Ducale de Sangro
Piazza del Castello, 71017 Torremaggiore