Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies
The national showcase for emerging theatre companies under 35
About Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies
A springboard for emerging theatre
Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies is a national project conceived and curated by Argot Produzioni, the organisation that has been the driving force behind the Teatro Argot Studio in Rome for over forty years—a historic space for scenic research in the Trastevere district. Every spring, the festival transforms the Via Natale del Grande venue into a showcase dedicated to under-35 companies, offering new generations of the contemporary scene a real stage and an attentive audience.
How it works
The festival stems from an open national call: from numerous applications, a committee selects a small group of companies to perform their work over three days. The shows are evaluated by a jury of professionals, artistic directors, and critics, chaired by Claudia Cannella, editor of Hystrio magazine. The winning company receives a prize and the opportunity to be included in the following year's programme, in a support path that goes far beyond a simple festival.
A network for growth
The strength of Over lies in the network of partners that supports young artists beyond the borders of Rome. The project collaborates with production entities from across the peninsula, such as NEST – Napoli Est Teatro, Cubo Teatro in Turin, PimOff in Milan, and the Teatro Libero di Palermo, alongside Dominio Pubblico, Hystrio, the Torino Fringe Festival, and the national 34punto9 network, which brings together under-35 production bodies engaged in contemporary theatre research.
Beyond the shows
Alongside the evening programme, Over dedicates space to professional debate with meetings and round tables on the craft of producing theatre today. It is an opportunity for exchange between artists, professionals, and the public, making the festival not just a showcase but a true laboratory of ideas on the future of live performance.
In Rome, in the heart of Trastevere
Hosted in one of the most iconic venues in the Lazio Region, Teatro Argot Studio, Over confirms the vocation of the Municipality of Rome as a reference point for new Italian dramaturgy. For enthusiasts and the curious, it is the ideal occasion to discover, a few years in advance, the names that will shape tomorrow's theatre scene.
Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies — edition 2026
The seventh edition confirmed the festival's formula: three days of performances by emerging companies, a jury chaired by Claudia Cannella (Hystrio), and the support of the national network of partners. Alongside the competing works, Sunday hosted the Produrre Presente (Producing the Present) meeting, organised by the 34punto9 network at the WeGil in Largo Ascianghi. The programme ranged from documentary theatre to dramaturgy on social issues, from the precariousness of delivery riders to the memory of endangered languages.
Programme Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies 2026
Friday, May 8
- 6:30 PM – Sidis, by Lenti al Contatto: text by Sebastiano Ragni, directed by Carlo Guglielminetti, with Piero Lanzellotti and Gilda Rinaldi Bertanza, music by Guido Tongiorgi. A look at the life of William James Sidis and the right to privacy in the social media era.
- 8:30 PM – Grandmother Tongue, by Federico Mattioli, with Elena Orsini Baroni. A documentary theatre project on endangered languages and cultural memory.
Saturday, May 9
- 6:30 PM – Soluzione a pag. 46, by Eat the Catfish: directed by Jacopo Neri, with Roberta Aiolfi and Jacopo Fazzini, music by Enrico Truffi. A reflection on imagined parenthood and artificial intelligence.
- 8:30 PM – Riders, by Niu Teatro: directed by Andrea Vellotti, with Alessio Galati, Matteo Maria D'Antò, Gennaro Lucci, and Gianluigi Signorello. Four delivery riders fighting for survival within a system governed by algorithms.
Sunday, May 10
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Produrre Presente, a meeting on production practices in emerging theatre curated by the 34punto9 network, at WeGil (Largo Ascianghi 5, Rome).
- 6:30 PM – Qui vivremo bene, by the company Dopolavoro Stadera, winner of the 2025 edition: written and directed by Luigi Vittoria, with Elisa Grilli and Tommaso Russi. A work on housing and community born from interviews in the Giambellino district.
Highlights Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies 2026
- Five shows by under-35 companies selected via national call
- Jury chaired by Claudia Cannella, director of Hystrio magazine
- The partner network: NEST – Napoli Est Teatro, Cubo Teatro, PimOff, Dominio Pubblico, Torino Fringe Festival, 34punto9 network
- The professional meeting Produrre Presente at WeGil
- The return to the stage of the winning company from the previous edition
Prices Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies 2026
Practical information — Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies
How to get there
Teatro Argot Studio is located at Via Natale del Grande 27, in the Trastevere district of Rome (ZIP 00153). By tram: line 8 to Trastevere/Ministero. By bus: lines H, 780, and 3 in the Viale di Trastevere area. From Trastevere station (regional trains and FL), the theatre can be reached in a few minutes on foot.
Tickets and membership
Admission to the festival shows is free subject to availability, upon subscription to the theatre's membership card. Booking is recommended.
Information
Tel. +39 06 5898111 – [email protected] – www.teatroargotstudio.com
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Where does it take place — Over – Emerging Theatre Emergencies
Teatro Argot Studio
Via Natale del Grande 27, 00153 Roma