Theatre for the community

The Fondazione Fo-Rame meets the Fondazione Barba Varley: Theatre for the community.
A dialogue featuring Mattea Fo and Stefano Bertea with Eugenio Barba and Julia Varley.

Webinar in Italian with simultaneous translation into English.
Register for free at the following link: https://bit.ly/481XRwg

How can theatre become a tool for social engagement? This is the central question of a webinar featuring Mattea Fo and Stefano Bertea of ​​the Fondazione Fo-Rame, alongside Julia Varley and Eugenio Barba of the Fondazione Barba Varley, two organisations dedicated to promoting and valorising theatre heritage and its capacity to engage with the community.

The discussion will explore the role that art can play beyond traditional performance circuits, serving as a medium to address contemporary issues and reach diverse individuals and people.

Special attention will be given to the contribution of artists and prominent public figures, who can leverage their prestige to bring visibility to social initiatives, raise public awareness, and engage new audiences. In this context, fame is not merely a draw, but a resource to be harnessed for projects with concrete objectives.

Through performances, workshops, and cultural activities, theatre can address vulnerability, hardship, and marginalisation, providing a means of expression for those who struggle to find a place in society. It is a form of theatre that does not merely tell stories on stage but chooses to enter people’s lives and become an active participant in driving change.