Teatro degli Assaggi
Multidisciplinary festival at the Teatro Furio Camillo in Rome
About Teatro degli Assaggi
Teatro degli Assaggi: a taste of live performance at the Furio Camillo
From February 13th to 23rd, 2026, the Teatro Furio Camillo, a historic venue in the Appio Latino district of Rome's 7th Municipality, hosts the first edition of Teatro degli Assaggi, a multidisciplinary theater festival suitable for all ages. The project was created by the L'Archimandrita Cultural Association and is one of the winners of a public call promoted by the Rome Capital Department of Culture, dedicated to supporting private theaters with fewer than one hundred seats. This recognition highlights the importance of experimental spaces and the independent scene in the capital and the Lazio region.
A program that weaves together many arts
As the title suggests, the festival invites the audience to "taste" different genres and styles: from physical comedy to contemporary circus, Irish dance to live music, theatrical readings to visual arts, and aerial acrobatics to shows designed for children. Each event is conceived as a close encounter between artists and spectators, made possible by the intimacy of the cozy hall.
- Comedy and variety with Monsieur Momo by Timo Lesniewski
- Contemporary circus, aerial acrobatics, and magic with Storie di Viaggio by the Compagnia Materiaviva
- Irish dance and music with Irish Public House by Clover Danze Irlandesi
- The theatrical reading Madri d'Europa, dedicated to five European female figures
- The illustration exhibition Il Circo Sfigato by artist Alessia Muntoni
Shows for families and children
A significant portion of the program is reserved for children and families, featuring interactive concerts like Connessione Radio by I Musicullanti, the animated readings Storie per incontrarci designed for children aged 3 to 6, and the poetic performance Sulle Orme del Serpente by the Compagnia Circoenxame, a journey through Brazilian ecosystems that delicately addresses the theme of climate change.
Focus on accessibility and inclusion
One of the festival's hallmarks is its commitment to accessibility: several events are accompanied by LIS (Italian Sign Language) interpretation, making the performances accessible to a wider audience. Some meetings, including exhibitions, book presentations, and animated readings, are free of charge, while evening shows have a symbolic ticket price.
The Teatro Furio Camillo
Located at Via Camilla 44, just a few steps from the Furio Camillo station on Metro Line A, the Teatro Furio Camillo has been a reference point for theatrical experimentation and research in south-east Rome for years. With the Teatro degli Assaggi festival, it confirms its role as a local hub, capable of fostering dialogue between emerging artists, contemporary circus companies, and neighborhood families. It is a perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to discover a less touristy, deeply rooted side of Roman theater.
Teatro degli Assaggi — edition 2026
The festival brought the Teatro Furio Camillo to life for eleven days, alternating evening shows, family events, exhibitions, and meetings. A varied program that ranged from physical comedy to contemporary circus, Irish dance to aerial acrobatics, theatrical readings to live music, with a special focus on accessibility and young audiences.
Programme Teatro degli Assaggi 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, February 13th – 5:00 PM: Opening of the illustration exhibition "Il Circo Sfigato" by Alessia Muntoni (free entry); 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM: "Monsieur Momo – Varietà " with Timo Lesniewski
- Saturday, February 14th – 5:00 PM: Animated readings "Storie per incontrarci" for children aged 3 to 6 (free); 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM: "Irish Public House" with Clover Danze Irlandesi; 7:00 PM: Presentation of the magazine Leggendaria n. 171 dedicated to female clowns (free, with LIS interpretation)
- Sunday, February 15th – 11:00 AM: "Connessione Radio" by I Musicullanti, interactive musical concert; 6:00 PM: "Madri d'Europa" with Alessandra Evangelisti and Serena Sansoni, theatrical reading on five European female figures
- Monday, February 16th and 23rd – 6:00 PM: Workshop "Ar-The – Assaggi d'arte" with Giorgia Ricciardello on theatrical scenography (free)
- Friday, February 20th – 5:00 PM: Book presentation "Zazel" by Francesca De Sanctis on Rosa Maria Richter, the first "cannonball woman" (free); 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM: "Storie di Viaggio" by Compagnia Materiaviva, contemporary circus with aerial acrobatics and magic (with LIS)
- Saturday, February 21st – 5:00 PM: Animated readings "Storie per incontrarci" (free); 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM: "Sarò io" by Collettivo Karabòa, circus-theater blending acrobatics and storytelling
- Sunday, February 22nd – 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM: "Sulle Orme del Serpente" by Compagnia Circoenxame, poetic performance on Brazilian ecosystems and climate change; 6:00 PM: "La banda del Gobbo" with Emiliano Valente, storytelling about the Roman Resistance
Highlights Teatro degli Assaggi 2026
- First edition of the festival, a winning project of a Roma Capitale grant for theaters with under 100 seats
- Contemporary circus with "Storie di Viaggio" and "Sarò io", featuring aerial acrobatics and storytelling
- Interactive shows and concerts for children and families
- Free illustration exhibition "Il Circo Sfigato" and book presentations
- Numerous events with LIS interpretation for an accessible theater experience
Prices Teatro degli Assaggi 2026
Practical information — Teatro degli Assaggi
Where
Teatro Furio Camillo, Via Camilla 44, 00181 Rome (Appio Latino district, 7th Municipality).
How to get there
By metro: Line A, Furio Camillo stop, a few minutes' walk from the theater. By car: the area is served by Via Appia Nuova; parking is available in the surrounding streets. The venue is also easily accessible by various urban bus lines.
Tickets and reservations
Show tickets: 5 euros; exhibitions, book presentations, and animated readings are free. Reservations are recommended by calling the theater or visiting the box office. Info: [email protected], tel. +39 06 97616026.
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Teatro Furio Camillo
Via Camilla 44, 00181 Roma