Uccellini (Little Birds)
Lacasadargilla & teatro vascello
By Rosalinda Conti
Directed by Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli and Alessandro Ferroni
In a house deep in the forest, surrounded by trees and the ceaseless chirping of birds, an unexpected and accidental reunion takes place: two brothers, a sister who died prematurely, and a guest.
Blending a rich landscape of sound, image, and movement, Uccellini is the story of making sense of the world, of humans and animals (alive and dead) and of ghosts, presented by one of Italy’s leading experimental theatre companies.
Luka brings his girlfriend to his family home to celebrate her birthday, only to find the house occupied by his brother Theo, and Theo’s twin Matilda, who mysteriously disappeared. Uccellini conjures a world of poignancy and dark humour, of shadows and a curious unease.
Considered one of the foremost ensembles in Italian Theatre, lacasadargilla follow their sell out 2024 production of Caryl Churchill’s L’amore Del Cuore (Heart’s Desire). Uccellini is written by one of Italy’s most exciting emerging female playwrights, Rosalinda Conti, recognised by several of Italy’s most prestigious awards.
For over fifteen years, lacasadargilla – founded by Alessandro Ferroni, Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli, Alice Palazzi, and Maddalena Parise – has been exploring the human condition through avant-garde theatre, merging psychoanalysis, philosophy, and science.
Presented in Italian with English surtitles.
Written by: Rosalinda Conti
A project by lacasadargilla
Directed by: Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli and Alessandro Ferroni
Cast: Emiliano Masala, Petra Valentini, Francesco Villano
Soundscapes and scenic concept: Alessandro Ferroni
Visual environment: Maddalena Parise
Set design: Marco Rossi and Francesca Sgariboldi
Lighting design: Omar Scala
Costumes: Anna Missaglia
Sound design: Pasquale Citera
Artistic coordination for the project: Alice Palazzi
Assistant director: Angelica Azzellini
Translator: Margherita Mauro
Shadow projection in collaboration with: Malombra
Production photographs: Claudia Pajewski
Production: La Fabbrica dell’Attore / Teatro Vascello
In co-production with: Romaeuropa Festival, Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa
In collaboration with: AMAT & City of Pesaro, lacasadargilla, PAV Fabulamundi, Playwriting Europe, RAM – Residenze Artistiche Marchigiane
With the support of: The Italian Institute of Culture in London, ATCL / Spazio Rossellini, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and of Idra Teatro / Wonderland Festival
Post Show DISCUSSION
We will be hosting a post-show discussion with writer Rosalinda Conti after the performance on Friday 01 May. The event will be moderated by Dr Margherita Laera, theatre translator and Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Architecture, University of Kent, Canterbury. Free for ticket holders.