Materia Viva – Theatre Festival for Girls and Boys
Edition 2026 Theater Storytelling Young audience

Materia Viva – Theatre Festival for Girls and Boys

The student theatre festival at Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano

Mirano — Venezia (227) Since 2025
Dates 25 May — 29 May 2026
Location Mirano (227)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Materia Viva

Materia Viva is the theatre festival for girls and boys held at Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano, in the province of Venice. Founded in 2025, it brings together theatre groups from local schools with morning performances for schools and evening performances for the public. It's an opportunity to see the work of young actors, interact with them, and discuss the festival's future together, with free admission.

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 second edition of Materia Viva takes place at Teatro Villa Belvedere in Mirano from May 25th to 29th, 2026, with evening performances at 8:00 PM and morning repeats for schools. Featuring theatre groups from local schools, with the evening debut on Monday, May 25th dedicated to "REMOTE". Free admission with booking recommended.

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

The performance "REMOTE" and the works by student theatre groups from the area.

Prices Materia Viva 2026

Free admission; booking recommended at [email protected].

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

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Materia Viva in brief

Theater Storytelling Young audience Children Free Participatory Multidisciplinary Venezia

History of Materia Viva