LANGUAGE: Italian
DURATION: 90 minutes
TICKET: €13 full price, €11 reduced
It is well known, yet no longer seems to cause outrage: Italy ranks among the lowest in Europe for gender equality. Female employment is among the lowest, women are paid less than men, and many illnesses remain under-recognised simply because they affect women.
“Every woman has been called ‘Exaggerated’ at least once in her life when pointing out inequality. This word, used to tone down our potential for protest, traps us and silences us. And yet, throughout history, the greatest achievements have been driven by ‘Exaggerated’ women.”
From this comes a true “course in exaggeration”: a stand-up comedy (or tragedy) that weaves together data, facts, and storytelling to entertain, provoke, and set the record straight.
IN SHORT
An ironic monologue tackling gender inequality in Italy, from work and healthcare to economic violence.
Through facts and data, “exaggerated” becomes a word to reclaim—and turn into a force for change.
Written and performed by Cinzia Spanò
Dramaturgy collaboration Paola Giglio
Illustrations Ginevra Rapisardi
Production Effimera
Photos Laila Pozzo
Cinzia Spanò is an actor trained at the Accademia dei Filodrammatici in Milan. She has received awards such as Imola, Hystrio, and Anteprima, and has been a finalist for the Ubu Prize. An established playwright, she has written and performed works including Marilyn, La Moglie (Donne e Teatro Prize), Einstein & Me, and Tutto quello che volevo (Milano Donna Prize). She founded the collective Amleta, which fights discrimination in the performing arts. In 2020, she was listed by Corriere della Sera among the 110 Women of the Year.
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PAROLE MOSAICO
At 18:30 at Sala Maier there will be “Parole Mosaico”, a short meeting before the show led by the artistic direction, to share the themes, history and language of the performance and offer some keys to interpretation.
Useful Information
Please note that the performance includes loud music and noises, as well as references to sensitive topics, including heart attack, death, suicide, illness, violence, car accidents, rape, and obstetric violence.
A reception and assistance service will be available for the performance.
Tickets and Reservations
The workshop is free of charge. You can reserve a place by emailing nolimits@perginefestival.it or by calling Ginevra at +39 331 762 0578, providing the following information:
Participants are requested to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the workshop.
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