Oltremisura - Theatre Review
Contemporary theatre review at the Francesco Rosaspina Theatre in Montescudo
About Oltremisura
A contemporary theatre review in the Rimini hinterland
Oltremisura is the historic theatre review that enlivens the Francesco Rosaspina Theatre in Montescudo, in the Municipality of Montescudo-Monte Colombo, in the province of Rimini, every winter. Organised by the L'Attoscuro APS Association in collaboration with the Municipality, the Department of Culture and Entertainment, and the Pro Loco of Montescudo, the event has established itself as a benchmark for experimental theatre in the Valconca and the entire Emilia-Romagna region.
A small gem: the Rosaspina Theatre
The review takes place in a space of rare charm. The Rosaspina Theatre, named after the famous engraver Francesco Rosaspina born in Montescudo in 1762, retains the typical structure of an Italian-style theatre: a horseshoe-shaped hall with a stalls area, a tier of boxes, and a gallery. Destroyed during World War II, it was rebuilt according to the original design, becoming today a small gem that makes the spectator's experience even more intimate.
A programme of prose, poetry, and new writing
The Oltremisura programme is distinguished by its careful and bold curation, alternating major names on the contemporary scene with emerging companies and projects of civic theatre. The events, scheduled on Sundays, range from authorial prose to narrative theatre, from staged poetry to theatrical concerts, and even open-air sound walks that conclude the season.
- Contemporary and experimental theatre with voices from the national scene
- Staged readings and poetry, from authorial texts to civic theatre
- Art exhibitions in the theatre's exhibition hall, in dialogue with the performances
- Aperitif offered by the Pro Loco at the end of each performance
An event for the territory
In addition to the quality of the artistic offering, Oltremisura represents a cultural outpost for a hilly area, capable of attracting a loyal audience and enhancing the historical heritage of Montescudo-Monte Colombo. The formula of a convivial aperitif after the show reinforces the sense of community and makes the review an occasion for meeting as well as entertainment, in an authentic corner of the Rimini hinterland just a few kilometres from the Adriatic coast.
Oltremisura — edition 2026
Oltremisura 2026: "I Would Prefer Not To"
The twenty-fourth edition of Oltremisura enlivened the Francesco Rosaspina Theatre in Montescudo from January to April 2026, under the title "I Would Prefer Not To," inspired by Herman Melville's famous short story. A programme of eight events curated by the L'Attoscuro APS Association, featuring contemporary theatre, staged poetry, and new writing.
The review opened on January 11th with Roberto Latini and the staged reading "La delicatezza del poco e del niente" (The delicacy of little and nothing), dedicated to the verses of the poetess Mariangela Gualtieri. The programme continued with "Spritz" by the Baladam - B Side Company, "Esperando" by the Orizzonti Nuovi Company, "Zitti tutti!" by Denis Campitelli in the Romagnol dialect, and "Parallele sono le rette dell'amore e della morte" (The lines of love and death are parallel) by Oscar De Summa. The season concluded with "Lo sciopero delle bambine" (The girls' strike) by the Pem Habitat Teatrali company, "Ashes" by the Muta Imago Company, and, on April 26th, the collective walk "Valli sonore" (Sounding Valleys) by Tommaso Semprini Cesari.
Programme Oltremisura 2026
Oltremisura 2026 Programme
- January 11, 6:00 PM - Roberto Latini, "La delicatezza del poco e del niente" (reading of verses by Mariangela Gualtieri)
- January 18, 6:00 PM - Compagnia Baladam - B Side / Beatrice Baruffini, "Spritz"
- February 15, 6:00 PM - Compagnia Orizzonti Nuovi, "Esperando" (directed by Michele Zizzari)
- February 22, 6:00 PM - Denis Campitelli, "Zitti tutti!" (text by Raffaello Baldini)
- March 1, 6:00 PM - Oscar De Summa, "Parallele sono le rette dell'amore e della morte"
- March 22, 6:00 PM - Compagnia Pem Habitat Teatrali, "Lo sciopero delle bambine" (with Rita Pelusio and Rossana Mola)
- March 29, 6:00 PM - Compagnia Muta Imago, "Ashes"
- April 26, 3:00 PM - Tommaso Semprini Cesari, "Valli sonore" (collective sound walk)
In the exhibition hall: Alexa Invrea (January), Laura Nomisake (February), Stefania Sbrighi (March).
Highlights Oltremisura 2026
- Opening with Roberto Latini and the verses of Mariangela Gualtieri
- "Zitti tutti!" by Denis Campitelli in the Romagnol language, from a text by Raffaello Baldini
- The itinerant closing with the sound walk "Valli sonore"
- Three art exhibitions in dialogue with the performances
Prices Oltremisura 2026
Practical information — Oltremisura
Location
Teatro Francesco Rosaspina, Piazza Municipio 1, 47854 Montescudo (RN), within the municipal building of Montescudo-Monte Colombo.
How to get here
By car: from Rimini, Montescudo can be reached in about 25-30 minutes by driving inland through the Valconca. Nearest motorway exit: Rimini Sud (A14). By train: Rimini station, then continue by car or public transport towards the hinterland.
Tickets and times
Admission €12.00 (€10.00 for residents of Montescudo-Monte Colombo), unless otherwise indicated. Performances are mainly held on Sundays at 6:00 PM. Afterwards, an aperitif is offered by the Pro Loco.
Information and bookings
Associazione L'Attoscuro APS - tel. +39 347 5838040 / +39 347 5267727 - e-mail [email protected] - website www.lattoscuro.it
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Where does it take place — Oltremisura
Teatro Francesco Rosaspina
Piazza Municipio 1, 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo