Teatro Comunale Luciani Theatrical Season

A historic theatre in the heart of Puglia

The Teatro Comunale Luciani is a landmark of cultural life in Acquaviva delle Fonti, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Puglia. Overlooking Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in the historic centre, this recently renovated 200-seat theatre is managed by AncheCinema S.r.l. in partnership with the Municipality of Acquaviva delle Fonti and is recognized as a multidisciplinary programming body. Its Theatrical Season has become a staple of the local winter calendar, attracting audiences from across the Bari hinterland.

A program of drama, music, and dance

Running from January to April, the festival offers a deliberately diverse program where drama engages with music and dance. Alongside classic and contemporary theatre, the schedule features concerts, comedy shows, social-issue monologues, and evenings dedicated to ballet and contemporary dance. This choice reflects the theatre's mission: to serve as a cultural hub open to various artistic languages, where major national stars share the stage with promising local companies.

Artists and companies

Over the years, the Luciani stage has hosted both household names and experimental acts. Recent seasons have featured the Gemelli di Guidonia, Pino Strabioli, Eva Robin's, the Apulian comedy duo Dante Marmone and Tiziana Schiavarelli, and the dance company Equilibrio Dinamico, a benchmark for contemporary dance in Puglia. The programming balances the appeal of television personalities with auteur works and regional productions.

An intimate experience

The venue's compact size is the hallmark of the season: in this small 200-seat theatre, the distance between stage and audience vanishes, making every performance an intimate experience. Shows typically begin at 8:30 PM, and the season is designed for both loyal subscribers and those attending individual performances. Visiting the Luciani season is also a perfect opportunity to explore the centre of Acquaviva delle Fonti, famous for its Cathedral and the springs that gave the town its name.

How to attend

The festival offers both season tickets for the entire program and single tickets for individual shows, with prices varying by seating area. Tickets and subscriptions are available online via the AncheCinema platform and at the theatre box office during opening hours and on performance days.