Andrea Pennacchi in "Alieni in laguna"

Valbelluna February 13, 2026 21:00

Locality: Teatro Comunale Dino Buzzati, Belluno

On Friday, February 13, the show by Andrea Pennacchi in "Aliens in the Lagoon" will take place at the Teatro Comunale Dino Buzzati.

On a stage transformed into a surreal lagoon, Andrea Pennacchi presents a performance that explores the impact of alien species on local and global biodiversity, highlighting how climate change and human actions irreversibly promote their spread. A tale that blends reality and fantasy, history and biography, science and Venetian folklore.

On stage, projected illustrations accompany the narration: a blue crab sliding through the canals of Venice, a giant catfish emerging from the murky waters of the Po, a cloud of tiger mosquitoes darkening the sky over the Po Delta. These visual elements will be accompanied by a soundtrack that mixes sounds of nature, urban noises, and live music.

With his characteristic ability to blend comedy and drama, Pennacchi uses his personal alien bestiary to touch on highly relevant themes: human migrations induced by climate change, the challenges of integration in a rapidly changing society, and the need to rethink our relationship with the environment. "Aliens in the Lagoon" becomes a mirror of contemporary society, inviting the audience to reflect on their own actions and the very concept of "alien".
To guide the audience toward the finale, Pennacchi tells the story of bacalà, a food once considered "alien" that has become a symbol of Venetian cuisine. An ending that invites action and hope, suggesting that with wisdom and respect, we can find a new balance in our constantly evolving ecosystem.