Vernacular Theatre Festival
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Vernacular Theatre Festival

18 Jul 2025 — 18 Sep 2025
Brindisi — Brindisi (074)

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Edition 2025 — Vernacular Theatre Brindisi

The first edition of the Vernacular Theatre Festival took place in Brindisi in the summer of 2025, as part of the municipal "Meridiani d'Estate" program. Four open-air evenings, from July 18 to August 22, brought Brindisi dialect comedies to the Commenda, Paradiso, Bozzano, and Casale neighborhoods, followed by a special closing night in Sant'Elia. The festival recorded over 3,500 spectators, confirming the city's strong bond with popular theatre.

The first edition (2025)

The 1st Vernacular Theatre Festival debuted in Brindisi in the summer of 2025, as part of the Municipality's Meridiani d'Estate program. Four evenings, from July 18 to August 22, brought dialect comedies to the Commenda (Viale Risorgimento), Paradiso (Parco Bove), Bozzano, and Casale neighborhoods, starting at 9:00 PM.

The protagonists were the Brindisi companies Li tre compAri, I Teatranti, Il Sipario, and Anti&Mino. The festival, promoted by L'Ora di Brindisi and the Periferia association with the collaboration of the Fondazione Nuovo Teatro Verdi, exceeded 3,500 spectators. A special closing night, "Ci nd'è cucchiatu!", was held on September 18 in Sant'Elia, featuring the plays "Lu purtoni", "Malitettu quiddu giurnu", "E mo' ci paia", and "Poverannui".

Programme

2025 Evenings (9:00 PM): - July 18 - Commenda neighborhood (Viale Risorgimento) - July 25 - Paradiso neighborhood (Parco Bove) - August 1 - Bozzano neighborhood (intersection of Via Europa / Via Spagna) - August 22 - Casale neighborhood (Ave Maris Stella Church square) - September 18 - Sant'Elia neighborhood, special evening "Ci nd'è cucchiatu!"

Highlights

Over 3,500 spectators across the evenings; four Brindisi dialect companies (Li tre compAri, I Teatranti, Il Sipario, Anti&Mino); final evening "Ci nd'è cucchiatu!" in Sant'Elia.

Prices

Free admission.
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