Terminus Britanniae: Tacitus’ Scotland
Lecture: “Terminus Britanniae: Tacitus’ Scotland”, Wednesday 20 May at 5.30 pm at the University of Edinburgh (Old College, Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre). Scotland has always remained on the fringes of the Roman world. And yet it was by no means an unknown land to the ancient world. The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh […]
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Opera Amore – Metaopera in one act
Commissioned by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Opera, Amore is a poetic and passionate journey through four centuries of Italian opera — from its Baroque origins to the timeless works of Verdi and Puccini by the Theatre and Academy of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Guided by the symbolic characters of Music […]
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Workshop ” Behind the Scenes – Introduction to the Theatre”
This workshop is organised by Compagnia Artistica Gaudeamus. Through games, exercises, and improvisation, participants will connect with stage energy and learn to see themselves from new perspectives. Questo workshop offre ai partecipanti un’opportunità unica per muovere un primo passo nel mondo del teatro ed esplorare il proprio potenziale espressivo in un ambiente accogliente, stimolante e […]
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***EVENT CANCELLED*** – Contemporary borders and the cinematic gaze
***EVENT CANCELLED*** Francesco Zucconi, author of Border Mediascapes – Cinematic Itineraries at the Edge of Europe (University of Minnesota Press, 2026), will be in conversation with Emanuela Patti (Italian Studies, University of Edinburgh), Nicola Perugini (University of Edinburgh) and Luca Peretti (University of Cambridge) on Tuesday, 12th May at 17:30 at the Italian […]
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Canone Effimero at Folk Film Gathering film festival
Receiving a Special Mention from the Berlinale’s 2024 Documentary Jury, this remarkable, poetic documentary presents a tour of Italy’s rich folk traditions from Calabria and Marche to Liguria and Sicily. As passed down orally from generation to generation, Canone Effimero presents a series of unique, musical customs, each one rooted in place, community and deep […]
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Europe Day – European Comedy Short Films screening
Join us on Friday, 8 May 2026 at 7:00 pm at Institut français d’Écosse to celebrate Europe Day exploring humor from different European countries! The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Spain and France. The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh will present La Vera Storia […]
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‘Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence’ screening
With the support of the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh, Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence will be presented at the University of Edinburgh (Lecture Theatre A, 40 George Square) on Thursday, 30th April at 17:15. Directed by Valerio Ciriaci, the documentary premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in the Venice Classics section and […]
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Helena Attlee for The Fire in the Mountain
“Attlee has that rare gift of being able to know an inordinate amount about a subject and yet wear her knowledge so lightly that the tone is anecdotal, not academic. It’s a big thing, to pull off such lightness” – Yotam Ottolenghi For centuries, Mount Etna has sent lava to engulf the towns and villages, […]
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PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning | Study Days & Concerts with Monika D’Ermo and M° Pietro Sellitto
PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning Study Days & Concerts | Exploring Piano Technique and Repertoire On 19–20 April 2026, at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians, “PlaynLearn – Innovative Piano Learning” will take place, an event dedicated to the study, exploration, and sharing of piano music. The two-day programme will include study sessions and concerts, […]
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Italian Baroque Night: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale
For this year’s edition of the Baroque Music Festival, the Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh for an exceptional Night of Italian Baroque Music on Saturday, 18th April 2026. 17h30 : Monika d’Ermo For this recital Monika d’Ermo will present a selection of […]
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