Maraviglia – Theatre for Little and Big Dreamers
The family theatre festival at the Teatro Cinema Puccini in Altopascio
About Maraviglia
A Sunday at the theatre for the whole family
Maraviglia – Theatre for Little and Big Dreamers is the festival dedicated to families at the Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini in Altopascio, a town in the Piana di Lucca, Tuscany. Created to introduce children to the stage, it offers a series of Sunday events designed to be experienced together, parents and children, sharing the same story.
The project and artistic direction
The festival is organized by the Compagnia Teatrino dei Fondi in collaboration with the Municipality of Altopascio, under the artistic direction of Enrico Falaschi and with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The idea is to offer theatre that accompanies the growth of new generations, capable of moving, making people laugh, and stimulating the imagination: not just simple entertainment, but an opportunity to encounter live culture in a historic, fully renovated town-centre venue.
Shows for every age
Each edition of Maraviglia features a diverse programme, ensuring there is something for every age group:
- Actor-led theatre with classic and modern fairy tales reimagined for children
- Musical theatre, where live music becomes the storytelling medium
- Puppetry, marionettes, and visual theatre
- Clowning and comedic arts for the whole family to enjoy
The shows are primarily aimed at children aged 3 and up, with titles also designed for older age groups, always using a language that speaks simultaneously to the little ones and the adults accompanying them.
The Teatro Puccini in Altopascio
The festival takes place at the Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini, on Via Regina Margherita, in the heart of Altopascio. Following renovation works, the venue has returned to being a cultural landmark for the entire province of Lucca, with a programme ranging from plays to cinema, as well as performances for schools and families. Today, Maraviglia is one of the most beloved events of its season, filling the theatre with children every Sunday afternoon.
Maraviglia — edition 2026
The second edition of the Maraviglia festival took place at the Teatro Cinema Puccini in Altopascio from October 2025 to March 22, 2026, confirming the format of five Sunday afternoons dedicated to families. A journey that combined classic fairy tales, musical theatre, and puppet theatre, accompanying children and adults until spring with shows suitable for ages 3 and up.
Programme Maraviglia 2026
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 4:30 PM
- Mignolina Rap — Teatrino dei Fondi
Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 4:30 PM
- Avventure Straordinarie — Proscenio Teatro
Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 4:30 PM
- Aladino e il Genio della Musica – Fiabe Jazz — Teatro Popolare d'Arte. Musical theatre show with live music (trumpet, piano, guitar): a young street artist discovers a magic trumpet and meets Louis, the Genie of Music. Playwright: Roberto Caccavo, music by Francesco Giorgi.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 4:30 PM
- Cani, Gatti e Principesse — Teatrino dei Fondi, written and directed by Enrico Falaschi. A modern fairy tale about accepting diversity and the power of imagination, featuring Princess Giulia and Prince Mau. For children aged 3 and up.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 – 4:30 PM
- Pippi Calzelunghe — Aria Teatro
Highlights Maraviglia 2026
Among the most anticipated moments of the season were the musical theatre show Aladino e il Genio della Musica – Fiabe Jazz with live musicians, and the classic Pippi Calzelunghe closing the festival. Also noteworthy was Cani, Gatti e Principesse, an original fairy tale by artistic director Enrico Falaschi on the theme of accepting diversity.
Prices Maraviglia 2026
Practical information — Maraviglia
Location
Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini, Via Regina Margherita 17, 55011 Altopascio (LU).
How to get there
Altopascio is located along the Via Francigena, between Lucca and Florence. By car, it is easily reached via the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway (Altopascio exit). By train, the Altopascio station is on the Florence-Lucca-Viareggio line, just a few minutes' walk from the theatre.
Times and tickets
Shows are held on Sunday afternoons, usually at 4:30 PM. Single ticket: €8.50 for adults, €6.50 for children. Season pass for the entire festival (5 shows): €38.00 for adults, €28.00 for children.
Reservations
Tickets are available at the theatre box office during opening hours and online via the webtic.it circuit. Information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Maraviglia
Teatro Cinema Comunale Giacomo Puccini
Via Regina Margherita 17, 55011 Altopascio