TLR – Lauro Rossi Theatre Drama Season
Great drama in the historic heart of Macerata
About TLR Drama Season
The tradition of theatre in the heart of Macerata
The Lauro Rossi Theatre Drama Season is one of the most anticipated cultural events of autumn and winter in Macerata, the provincial capital in the heart of the Marche region. It takes place in the elegant 18th-century Italian-style hall of the historic city theatre, overlooking the central Loggiati area, and accompanies the public from October until spring with a programme that combines quality and variety.
The festival is organised by the Municipality of Macerata together with AMAT (Marche Association for Theatre Activities), with the contribution of the Marche Region and the Ministry of Culture. It is structured into two main sections: the Drama section itself and Finally Sunday!, the festival designed for families and children.
Great names and significant productions
Each season brings some of the most beloved performers of Italian theatre and cinema to Macerata. The programme alternates brilliant comedy, contemporary dramaturgy, civic theatre, and dance, with shows often directed by leading directors. Alongside the evening performances, the theatre offers in-depth projects such as the Gente di Teatro (People of Theatre) meetings, where artists engage in dialogue with the audience, and the Scuola di Platea (Stalls School), dedicated to involving high schools.
A historic hall to experience
The Lauro Rossi Theatre, named after the Macerata-born composer, is an architectural gem that is part of the rich heritage of historic theatres in the Marche region. Attending a performance also means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of yesteryear, among boxes and velvet seats, just a short walk from Macerata's main squares and monuments.
Useful information
- Venue: Lauro Rossi Theatre, historic centre of Macerata (MC)
- Period: from October to spring
- Times: weekday performances at 9 PM, Sunday at 5 PM
- Box office: tel. 0733 230735, online at Vivaticket
- Organisation: Municipality of Macerata with AMAT, Marche Region, and Ministry of Culture
The Drama Season is the best way to discover Macerata's vibrant cultural life during the colder months, in a university city that also hosts the famous Sferisterio opera festival.
TLR Drama Season — edition 2026
The 2025-2026 Season
The season opened on 14 and 15 October 2025 with Coppia aperta quasi spalancata (Open Couple, Almost Wide Open) by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, starring Chiara Francini and Alessandro Federico, directed by Alessandro Tedeschi. A theatrical journey of ten titles and seventeen performances that enlivened the Lauro Rossi until the spring of 2026.
Main Drama Performances
- 30-31 October 2025 – Aliena, dance with the Kataklò company and choreography by Giulia Staccioli (national premiere)
- 11-12 November 2025 – L'anatra all'arancia (The Orange Duck) with Emilio Solfrizzi and Irene Ferri, directed by Claudio Greg Gregori
- 2-3 December 2025 – Racconti disumani (Inhuman Tales) with Giorgio Pasotti, directed by Alessandro Gassmann
- 10-11 January 2026 – La vittoria è la balia dei vinti (Victory is the Nurse of the Vanquished) with Cristiana Capotondi, written and directed by Marco Bonini
- 10-11 February 2026 – Nel blu (In the Blue) with Mario Perrotta, a tribute to Domenico Modugno
- 22-23 April 2026 – A spasso con Daisy (Driving Miss Daisy) with Milena Vukotic, directed by Guglielmo Ferro
Finally Sunday!
The family series featured La bottega dei giocattoli (The Toy Shop) (7 December), PerAria by Sosta Palmizi (22 February), and Il contrario di me (The Opposite of Me) (22 March).
Tickets
Performances at 9 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on Sundays. Box office: tel. 0733 230735, online sales at Vivaticket.
Programme TLR Drama Season 2026
Drama
- 14-15 Oct 2025 – Coppia aperta quasi spalancata (Chiara Francini, Alessandro Federico)
- 30-31 Oct 2025 – Aliena (Kataklò, choreography Giulia Staccioli)
- 11-12 Nov 2025 – L'anatra all'arancia (Emilio Solfrizzi, Irene Ferri)
- 2-3 Dec 2025 – Racconti disumani (Giorgio Pasotti, dir. Alessandro Gassmann)
- 10-11 Jan 2026 – La vittoria è la balia dei vinti (Cristiana Capotondi)
- 10-11 Feb 2026 – Nel blu (Mario Perrotta)
- 22-23 Apr 2026 – A spasso con Daisy (Milena Vukotic)
Finally Sunday!
- 7 Dec 2025 – La bottega dei giocattoli
- 22 Feb 2026 – PerAria (Sosta Palmizi)
- 22 Mar 2026 – Il contrario di me
Highlights TLR Drama Season 2026
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Practical information — TLR Drama Season
How to get here
Macerata can be reached by car from the SS77 Val di Chienti dual carriageway (Macerata exit) and from the A14 motorway (Civitanova Marche toll booth, then dual carriageway inland). By train, Macerata station is connected to the Adriatic line via Civitanova Marche. The Lauro Rossi Theatre is located in the historic centre, in the Loggiati area, within walking distance of the city's main car parks.
Tickets
Tickets and season tickets are available at the theatre's box office (tel. 0733 230735) and online at Vivaticket. Season tickets are offered at the beginning of the season, generally from early October.
Times
Performances start at 9 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on Sundays.
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Where does it take place — TLR Drama Season
Teatro Lauro Rossi
Piazza della Libertà, 62100 Macerata