The twelfth edition of Il Paese delle Meraviglie-Marameo Festival brings a packed weekend of family theatre to the Italian province of Foggia and the wider Puglia region this September, offering three distinct stage productions across three different municipalities according to festival organizers.
September 6: Volevo Volare in Molfetta
The performance takes place at the historic Chiostro Fabbrica San Domenico in Molfetta, located in the province of Bari. According to festival scheduling, the opening night kicks off a series of multidisciplinary performing arts events designed for family audiences across the region.
September 7: Era Ora! in Cerignola
On September 7 at 6:30 PM, the programming shifts to the province of Foggia with the staging of Era Ora! at the Roma Teatro Cinema E… venue in Cerignola. The venue hosts the second night of the Marameo Festival’s twelfth edition, continuing a multi-venue cultural circuit that highlights contemporary children’s theatre and community engagement.
September 8: Hansel e Gretel in Barletta
The festival concludes its opening weekend on September 8 at 8:30 PM with a performance of the classic fairy tale adaptation Hansel e Gretel. The closing event of this leg is hosted at the Multisala Paolillo in Barletta, situated in the Barletta-Andria-Trani province. Festival coordinators have made public contact information available for attendees at 340 386 8956.
Participating Companies and Cultural Partners
The twelfth edition of the Marameo Festival is realized through a collaborative network of professional theatre companies and local cultural entities. According to festival documentation, the participating organizations include:
- Teatro Actores Alidos
- Molino d’Arte
- Arterie Teatro Scuola di Arti Sceniche
- ROMA Teatro Cinema E
- Cinema Multisala Paolillo
- Luci Diffuse – Molfetta
The initiative operates under the broader promotional banner of Arterie Teatro and the regional cultural campaign designated with the social media hashtag #ColtiviamoBellezza, connecting community venues across Puglia through the performing arts.
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