"Lysistrata"
Lysistrata is based on a terribly serious and grave premise, something that has afflicted humanity forever and seems to be unstoppable: war. Lysistrata herself seems to be written as a heroine of tragedy. Not a comedy at all!
An Athens where there are no more men, because they are all at the front. A world crumbling, while politicians and technocrats of Athens and Sparta do not know, cannot, do not want to resolve the situation. Does this remind us of something?
The great comedy is always a provocation, a scandal that shakes consciences. It is the absurd that serves as a sign of rebellion, of different visions, maybe unlikely but perhaps possible. Can the sex strike by women be a solution to stop the war? To revive life and love? Today more than yesterday, this hilarious and perfect comedy speaks to us. Its ancient call resonates powerfully: “Women of the world, unite! Why don't you give it a try? Maybe this time you'll succeed!”
Credits: by Aristophanes
with Lella Costa
and with (in alphabetical order) Marco Brinzi, Francesco Migliaccio, Stefano Orlandi, Pilar Perez Aspa, Giorgia Senesi, Irene Serini
translation and adaptation Emanuele Aldrovandi
direction Serena Sinigaglia
production
Teatro Carcano
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