LANGUAGE: Italian
DURATION: 70 minutes
TICKETS: €13 full price, €10 reduced price
In case of rain the concert will be held in the Teatro Comunale.
Filippo Nigro, one of the most interesting actors in Italian cinema and theatre, is the protagonist of Every Brilliant Thing, an autobiography punctuated by continuous lists of “things worth living for”, written in 2013 by the British writer Duncan Macmillan alongside Jonny Donahoe.
Over time, that list, started by the protagonist at a young age, grows longer, following the rhythm of his life. The narrator focuses on his relationship with his father, his first love, the failure of his marriage and his search for help in difficult times.
In the end, the list, more than to his mother suffering from depression, will have been useful to the narrator at least to understand that “… if you live so long and get to the end of your days without ever feeling totally crushed, at least once, by depression, well, then it means you haven’t been very careful!”.
With the complicity of the spectators, and through writing which has a tight and fun rhythm, Every Brilliant Thing manages to touch with sensitivity and non-superficial lightness a delicate and complex theme such as depression.
NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC
Opening of the show area
Access to the concert area will be permitted from 7:45 pm.
It won’t be possible to enter before this time.
Parking and transport
We invite you to reach the Castle on foot or by bicycle in good time. Parking is very limited.
Those arriving by car can use the P1 car park. The staff present will provide all the necessary information. Once the spaces are sold out, a shuttle service will be available from via Dossetti, every 15 minutes from 7:30 pm.
Practical advice
Bring a blanket with you to sit comfortably on the lawn.
It is not permitted to bring food and drinks into the show area (they can be purchased on site).
It is possible to bring your own water bottle
The event is organized with the support of Fondazione Caritro and APT Valsugana. Pergine Festival thanks Fondazione Castel Pergine for its hospitality.
IN A NUTSHELL
Every Brilliant Thing is a touching and ironic reflection on depression, told through a list of “things worth living for”. Filippo Nigro, also director alongside Fabrizio Arcuri, leads an ever-changing show thanks to the involvement of the public.
Credits
Text Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Translation Michele Panella
Directed by Fabrizio Arcuri, Filippo Nigro
With Filippo Nigro
Assistant director Antonietta Bello
Props Elisabetta Ferrandino
A co-production CSS Teatro stabile di innovazione del FVG / Sardegna Teatro
Filippo Nigro, an established actor of cinema, theatre and television, made his debut in 1998 and achieved success with Le fate ignoranti and La finestra di fronte by Ferzan Özpetek. Nominated for the Nastri d’Argento and the David di Donatello, he won numerous awards, including the Globo d’Oro and the Taormina Film Fest. He alternates between auteur cinema and TV series such asSuburra, also distinguishing himself in the theatre with intense and award-winning roles. He collaborates with directors such as Fabrizio Arcuri and Stefano Sollima. In 2022 he was awarded for Every Brilliant Thing.
Fabrizio Arcuri, director and founder of the Accademia degli Artefatti company, is a central figure on the contemporary scene. He has directed theatres and festivals, including the Teatro della Tosse and Short Theatre. He was a resident artist at the Teatro di Roma and collaborated with Luca Ronconi. Awarded with premios such as Ubu, Hystrio and Radicondoli, since 2020 he has been co-director of the CSS in Udine. His research combines experimentation and the construction of collective imaginaries.
Duncan Macmillan, British author and director, writes for theatre, cinema, radio and TV. He has won the UK Theatre Award, the Off West End Award and other awards for texts such as 1984 and Every Brilliant Thing. His works are performed all over the world, including at the Avignon Festival, Edinburgh and New York. His writing deals with existential themes with depth and humanity, combining drama and irony.
