Materia Viva – Theatre Festival for Girls and Boys
The student theatre festival at Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano
About Materia Viva
Theatre Made by Young People
Materia Viva is the theatre festival for girls and boys hosted by Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano, in the province of Venice. It focuses on theatre groups formed in local schools, giving them a real stage and a real audience.
Performances for Schools and the City
During the festival, performances are held in a dual format: in the morning for schools, and in the evening open to the public. In addition to the shows, the festival includes discussion sessions where young people talk about their work and what inspired them, imagining future editions together.
A Network of Schools and Theatre
Materia Viva is organized by Teatro Villa Belvedere together with the Municipality of Mirano and the participating schools, in a project that intertwines education, community, and theatrical culture. Admission to the performances is free, with booking recommended.
Materia Viva — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Materia Viva returns to Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano on May 25th, 26th, 28th, and 29th, according to the schedule released by the Municipality. Evening performances are set for 8:00 PM, with morning repeats reserved for schools.
Among the works scheduled, the performance "REMOTE", inspired by Judith Schalansky's Atlas of Remote Islands, will be staged on Monday, May 25th at 8:00 PM. Admission is free with booking recommended at [email protected].
Programme Materia Viva 2026
Monday, May 25th – 8:00 PM
- "REMOTE", freely inspired by Judith Schalansky's Atlas of Remote Islands
Tuesday, May 26th, Thursday, May 28th, and Friday, May 29th
- Morning repeats for schools and evening performances (8:00 PM) by theatre groups from local schools
- Discussion sessions with the young protagonists of the festival
The detailed program for each group will be released by Teatro Villa Belvedere shortly before the festival.
Highlights Materia Viva 2026
Prices Materia Viva 2026
Practical information — Materia Viva
How to Get Here
Teatro Villa Belvedere is located at Via Belvedere 6 in Mirano. The town can be reached by car from the SR245 and the A4 motorway; by train, the nearest stations are Mestre and Dolo with bus connections.
Admission
Evening performances are free to attend; booking is recommended by writing to [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Materia Viva
Teatro Villa Belvedere
Via Belvedere 6, 30035 Mirano