“Theatres are curious places, magician’s trick-boxes where the golden memories of dramatic triumphs linger like nostalgic ghosts, and where the unexplainable, the fantastic, the tragic, the comic and the absurd are routine occurrences on and off the stage. Murders, mayhem, political intrigue, lucrative business, secret assignations, and of course, dinner.”― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly
Florence is a living laboratory in perpetual evolution, a city where art and innovation have always been at the forefront. It’s always reliably rich in top-notch cultural entertainment. Below is a list of some of the best entertainment and theatrical productions in the city, ranging from museum-theatre to opera.
1. St. Mark’s English Church | via Maggio 16-18Head to the magnificent St. Mark’s Church for dramatic entertainment in an intimate venue. The performances include famous operas, adapted to suit the setting. Drinks are available during intervals, along with detailed English explanations of the plot before each act begins.
2. The Medici Dynasty Show | San Giovannino dei Padri Scolopi Library, piazza San Lorenzo 6The Medici Dynasty Show is a re-interpretation of Renaissance Florence, which aims to bridge the past, present and future. It is accompanied by modern technology, recreating artistic masterpieces (through video-mapping) on the walls. Performed entirely in English, it runs throughout the year.
3. Teatro del Sale | via dè Macci 118In the heart of the Sant’ Ambrogio neighborhood, Teatro del Sale is a members-only club with an annual fee of 7 euro. Buffet-style dinners run until 9.30pm, after which guests can enjoy live performances, ranging from theatre and one-man shows to music.
4. Teatro della Pergola | via della Pergola 12-32Teatro della Pergola, declared a national monument in 1925, is located in the centre of Florence and shares a long history with the city and its culture. Teatro della Pergola stages roughly 250 productions annually, a broad range that includes opera once a year.
5. FESTA Theatre | various venues in Florence
FESTA Theatre, which stands for ‘Florence English Speaking Theatrical Artists’, is an English theatre group that stages different productions (such as Oliver Twist, Romeo & Juliet, and others), in a range of locations in Florence.
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