“La Mandragola” is defined by many as the “perfect comedy.” In fact, it is the most famous and imitated comedy of the Renaissance.<\/p>\n
“La Mandragola” is defined by many as the “perfect comedy.” <\/p>\n
In fact, it is the most famous and imitated comedy of the Renaissance. <\/p>\n
Machiavelli gives us a unique work, in which the high style of Humanism and the low style of popular heritage blend perfectly. <\/p>\n
Such a successful operation that it is indeed considered “perfect,” and rightfully regarded as a classic of our literature. <\/p>\n
Despite its light material, Machiavelli hides in his words a harsh denunciation of the hypocrisy of the Renaissance church and questions family values, provoking a bitter laughter in the spectator that prompts reflection. <\/p>\n
An homage to Machiavelli’s text, or rather, “freely adapted from,” through that great game known as Commedia dell’Arte.<\/p>\n
A show featuring Pierdomenico Simone <\/b>\/ Ligurio and with the young actors and actresses of the company (in alphabetical order) Valerio Zaina <\/b>\/ Callimaco, Francesca Boldrin <\/b>\/ Lucrezia, Daniela Piccolo <\/b>\/ Fiammetta, Elia Zanella <\/b>\/ Nicia.<\/p>\n