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International Theatre Festival "Castello di Gorizia"

When:
17/10/2025 from 20:30
24/10/2025 from 20:30
08/11/2025 from 20:30
15/11/2025 from 20:30
29/11/2025 from 20:30
04/12/2025 from 20:30
13/12/2025 from 20:30
18/12/2025 from 20:30
10/01/2026 from 20:30
24/01/2026 from 20:30
31/01/2026 from 20:30
07/02/2026 from 20:30

Where:
Collettivo Terzo Teatro Gorizia
Various locations: Auditorium della Cultura Friulana (Via Roma 5), Kulturni dom Gorizia (Via Brass 20), Teatro Verdi Gorizia (Via Garibaldi 2/A)
Gorizia

International Theatre Festival "Castello di Gorizia"

From 17 October 2025 to 7 February 2026, the 35th International Theatre Festival "Castello di Gorizia" – Francesco Macedonio Award returns, featuring a rich programme of theatre, music and comedy in the theatres of Gorizia.

The 35th edition of the "Castello di Gorizia" International Theatre Festival offers an engaging season of theatre, music and comedy across the city’s main venues.

Programme Highlights:

  • 17 October 2025 – Auditorium della Cultura Friulana
    “Din don xe tornà el Campanon”: a nostalgic revival of the popular 1960s RAI Friuli Venezia Giulia radio show, performed live by Gianfranco Saletta theatre company.
  • 24 October 2025 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “Betoneghe DOC (De Origine Casaina)”: the hilarious trio Silvana, Renata and Franca return with new sketches and stories after years of sold-out performances and online success.
  • 8 November 2025 – Auditorium della Cultura Friulana
    “Terremoto sui tacchi”: a sparkling office comedy where a model employee’s calm life is upended by the arrival of a passionate woman.
  • 15 November 2025 – Teatro Verdi Gorizia
    “Cinzia & Friends”: Cinzia Borsatti and her band present a live tribute to Italian music icons from Battisti and Battiato to Gaber and Nannini.
  • 29 November 2025 – Auditorium della Cultura Friulana (Out of subscription)
    “Non abbiate paura”, The Pope Who Changed History: Mauro Fontanini’s moving portrayal of Pope John Paul II delivers a universal message of peace, hope and courage.
  • 4 December 2025 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “Venere in pelliccia”: a bold exploration of desire and power as Severin becomes the devoted slave of the captivating widow Wanda von Dunajew.
  • 13 December 2025 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “Se devi dire una bugia dilla grossa”: a witty political farce packed with intrigue, seduction and comic misunderstandings among politicians and lovers.
  • 18 December 2025 – Teatro Verdi Gorizia (Out of subscription)
    “La cena di Natale”: the Freevoices Show Choir, directed by Manuela Marussi, offers a heartfelt musical journey into the true spirit of Christmas.
  • 10 January 2026 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “The Producers” – The Musical by Mel Brooks: a Broadway comedy where two producers set out to make a fortune by staging a deliberate flop.
  • 24 January 2026 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “Che pasticcio Mrs Peach” – The Musical by Alessandro Iacovelli: set in early 20th-century England, this deliciously funny musical mixes romance, secrets and pastries in a charming village setting.
  • 31 January 2026 – Kulturni dom Gorizia
    “Eva contro Eva”: based on Mary Orr’s story and the Oscar-winning 1951 film, this drama unveils ambition and betrayal in the ruthless world of theatre.
  • 7 February 2026 – Auditorium della Cultura Friulana
    Awards Ceremony & “Spoon River: Dormono tutti sulla collina”: this poetic performance blends literature, music and dance in a moving finale.

Tickets:

  • Teatro Verdi: €16 (reduced €14 / under 25 €12)
  • Kulturni dom & Auditorium: €14 (reduced €12 / under 25 €10)
  • Advance tickets: Libreria Voltapagina, Corso Verdi 54 (Tel. 350 5719516) or via Vivaticket
  • Season pass available for 10 shows

More info: www.terzoteatro.org/festival-castello-di-gorizia 

Contacts

Organizer email terzoteatrogo@gmail.com

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