Italian Clapperboard: A Documentary Film Series from Italy
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is pleased to present Italian Clapperboard, a curated series of six powerful contemporary Italian documentaries screening throughout 2026. Spanning themes from climate activism and environmental change to migration, memory, identity, and tradition, the series offers audiences a compelling window into the social, cultural, and political questions shaping Italy […]
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The Church of St Andrew of the Scots alle Quattro Fontane – An immersive experience inside a hidden gem of Scotland in Rome
A centuries-old weave of art, faith, and mutual exchange unites Italy and Scotland in the rediscovery of the Church of St Andrew of the Scots alle Quattro Fontane in Rome. From 9th October to 18th December 2026, a hidden treasure that for over three centuries preserved the memory of the Scottish community in Rome’s Baroque […]
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Recital Conference “The Great Italian Music and the Tuba virtuoso style” with Gianmario Strappati in Edinburgh
Following his concert activities across the United Kingdom, Gianmario Strappati (Ambassador of Don Bosco Missions for Music in the World) will perform at St Cecilia’s Hall – Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:30 pm. The recital-conference, entitled “The Great Italian Music and the Virtuosic Style […]
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Italian Tales: Stories of Horses, Myths of Birds, Legends of Snakes | SISF 2026
Join Paola Balbi and Davide Bardi for a journey through traditional Italian myths, legends and stories closely related to the land and nature. Follow the hoofprints of the horses in the Tuscan countryside and the trails of the snakes in the fresh grass of the north, where animals and imaginary beasts populate the daily lives […]
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The Journey of Leonardo | SISF 2026
The story of a boy, born into difficulties, who would become an artist and scientist of unending fame and influence. Considered strange by many in his small Tuscan village, he must embark on a long physical and spiritual journey to set himself free from prejudice. A poetic and intense story- musical performance about the early […]
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Artistic Translation for Performance Storytelling | SISF 2026
A unique opportunity for storytellers and interpreters who wish to make their stories more engaging and accessible for audiences who speak a different language. Paola Balbi and Davide Bardi share their developed method and experience with live story translation in different languages, gathered from 20 years of international experience at festivals around the world. This […]
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Dedalus and Icarus | SISF 2026
Bologna’s Fraternal Compagnia APS presents the myth of Dedalus and Icarus, reinterpreted in Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s distinctive ironic style as a timeless tale of rebellion and a satire of power. Gabriel Bird’s jester-like theatrical performance explores the conflict between generations, the limitations of human nature, and the desire for freedom and escape through […]
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An Introduction to Commedia dell’Arte | SISF 2026
A special opportunity to learn some of the history and practice of Commedia dell’Arte with Bologna’s famous Fraternal Compagnia APS. Originating in Padua in 1545, Commedia dell’Arte is the Italian theatrical tradition which utilises body expression, improvisation, mask work, physical awareness and theatrical storytelling skills to create a relationship between performers and spectators. Explore the […]
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Masquerade Mask | SISF 2026
Welcome to the world of Commedia dell’Arte and the great characters of Italian theatrical tradition, including Pantalone, Il Dottore, the Captains and the Lovers. Through improvisation, pantomime, and the use of traditional masks, this performance from Bologna’s Fraternal Compagnia APS explores universal themes of love, power, poverty, and human nature, breaking down any barrier between […]
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Carne et Ossa | Italian Clapperboard
Thursday 12 November 2026, 17:30 Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh The documentary screening series Italian Clapperboard continues on Thursday, 12 November at 17:30 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh with Carne et Ossa (Roberto Zazzara, 56′, 2024). In a small town perched in the mountains of Abruzzo, a unique competition has been […]
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