Lake Garda is getting ready to host the 25th edition of the “Sirmione in Scena” festival, an event that promises performances, workshops, and artistic performances to entertain audiences of all ages. Thanks to the collaboration between the Municipality of Sirmione and the Corniani family, this annual event has become a reference point for lovers of puppet theater.
Maurizio Corniani, the artistic director of the festival, emphasized the historical importance of the event: “The happy intuition of the then councilor Giordano Signori allowed us to host many theatrical performances of our company and other national and European companies in Sirmione.” The 2024 edition will be no different, with performances also coming from Germany and Switzerland.
Program of Events
Three days on the Lungolago di Lugana
From July 1st to 3rd, the Lungolago di Lugana will be the pulsating heart of the festival. Each day will offer a series of activities that start in the afternoon and continue until 10:30 pm. Among the most anticipated events are the daily workshops dedicated to puppet construction and various live performances.
Monday, July 1st:
– 6:00 pm – “Un piccolo Cappuccetto Rosso” (Damiano Zanchetta and Paolo Bergamo)
– 7:00 pm – Children’s workshop: “Building a wooden Pinocchio” (Ivano Rota)
– 9:30 pm – “Ban-Dita”, shadow theater (Silvio Gioia)
Tuesday, July 2nd:
– 6:00 pm – “Fasolino Principe” (Cesare and Maurizio Corniani)
– 7:00 pm – Children’s workshop: “Building a Blue Fairy” (Ivano Rota)
– 9:30 pm – “La ballata della rosa incantata”, puppets with live dance and music (Marco Fagioli, Maurizio Gioco, Francesco Pagani)
Wednesday, July 3rd:
– 6:00 pm – “Le avventure del Gatto con gli Stivali” (Moira della Torre)
– 7:00 pm – Children’s workshop: “Building a clay mask” (Ivano Rota)
– 9:30 pm – “Il corvo calzino”, animated puppets (Matthias Träger)
During these three days, from 3 pm to 9 pm, traditional games made from recycled materials will also be available, curated by Roberto Mantovani.
Upcoming Events
The festival will continue until mid-September with numerous appointments. Among these, the following stand out:
July 31st, Lungolago di Lugana:
– 4:30 pm – Free workshop by reservation.
– 6 pm – Puppet show.
Four special evenings at Parco Don Lino Zorzi on Mondays of the month:
– Monday, August 19th
– Monday, August 26th
– Monday, September 2nd
– Monday, September 9th
At 9 pm, the itinerant show “Uno sciame di Burattini su due ruote e un’Ape” curated by Centro Teatrale Corniani.
Tuesday, Lungolago:
– 4:30 pm – Free workshop by reservation.
– 6 pm – Puppet show.
A Festival Looking to the Future
In addition to celebrating its twenty-five years, “Sirmione in Scena” also marks the 80th anniversary of the Centro Teatrale Corniani. This historic family group continues to pass on the art of puppeteering, involving new generations. For Maurizio Corniani, the milestone is twofold as he also celebrates his fifty years in the theater industry, which began in 1974 alongside his father.
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