The Mandrake

"La Mandragola" is defined by many as the "perfect comedy."

In fact, it is the most famous and imitated comedy of the Renaissance.

Machiavelli gives us a unique work, in which the high style of Humanism and the low style of popular heritage blend perfectly.

Such a successful operation that it is indeed considered "perfect," and rightfully regarded as a classic of our literature.

Despite its light material, Machiavelli hides in his words a harsh denunciation of the hypocrisy of the Renaissance church and questions family values, provoking a bitter laughter in the spectator that prompts reflection.

An homage to Machiavelli's text, or rather, "freely adapted from," through that great game known as Commedia dell'Arte.

A show featuring Pierdomenico Simone / Ligurio and with the young actors and actresses of the company (in alphabetical order) Valerio Zaina / Callimaco,  Francesca Boldrin / Lucrezia, Daniela Piccolo / Fiammetta, Elia Zanella / Nicia.

For information and reservations: Circolo Cultura e Stampa Bellunese tel. +39 0437 948911, e-mail info@ccsb.it, website: www.circoloculturaestampabellunese