National Festival "Ai Bravi Burattinai d'Italia"
Edition 2025 Finished Free Theater Puppets Storytelling

National Festival "Ai Bravi Burattinai d'Italia"

14 Jul 2025 — 18 Jul 2025
Silvano d'Orba — Alessandria (006)

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Edition 2025 — Ai Bravi Burattinai d'Italia

The 34th edition of the National Festival "Ai Bravi Burattinai d'Italia" took place in Silvano d'Orba from 14 to 18 July 2025, with a week of evening performances in Corte Padre Dionisio. On stage were companies from all over Italy, from "I burattini di Mattia" of Bologna to the Teatro Bandito of Milan, and the Compagnia Barbariccia, with free admission and the usual awarding of the "Silvano d'Orba" Prize.

2025 Edition

The thirty-fourth edition of the festival brought Silvano d'Orba to life from 14 to 18 July 2025, with evening shows in Corte Padre Dionisio. The opening night was dedicated to the final performance of the children's workshop.

  • Monday 14 July — Final performance of the children's workshop
  • Tuesday 15 July — "Fagiolino the fisherman", I burattini di Mattia (Bologna)
  • Wednesday 16 July — "Che scotchatura", Teatro Bandito (Milan)
  • Thursday 17 July — "The adventures of Pulcinella", Orlando della Morte
  • Friday 18 July — "Stories of Arlecchino", Compagnia Barbariccia (Sasso Marconi)

The direction was curated by Francesca Ragno, Giulia Piccoli, Marco Salvatico, Elena Cantarella, Chiara Cosentino, and Susanna Rizzi. Free admission and presentation of the "Silvano d'Orba" Award.

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Corte Padre Dionisio

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Ai Bravi Burattinai d'Italia in brief

Theater Puppets Storytelling Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Playful Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Alessandria

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