Theater and music, “Praticamente Piazza XX” is underway

Monday 1 July 2024 — 17:32

“Practically Piazza XX”event organized by the The Skyscraper Art Center become, from 4th to 7th Julyto enliven one of the most evocative places in Livorno: XX Settembre square. The festival includes shows, concerts and a talk show entitled “Equipaggio misto”, every evening at 9pm at the opening of the main events, dedicated to the Livorno rowing competitions. All this, to free entryfor the artistic direction of Eleonora Zacchi. “The fifth edition of a journey – he says – in which sport and theatre merge, with the aim of to shine a spotlight on the square. I am very happy that the agreement with the rowing competitions has been renewed, which within our very fun context, have found their own way to express themselves”.
To open the dance Thursday, July 4th they will be the mayor Luca Salvetti and a representative of the female category of the nautical sections, followed by “Pourparler” by Annagaia Marchioro, Friday July 5th it will be the turn of the three presidents of the organizing committees (Monica Bellandi for the Barontini Cup, Michael DeMartino for the Palio Marinaro and Luca Ondini for the Risi’atori Cup), follows “Put a night at the vigil…with the lost Livorno not to be forgotten” con Alessandro Andreini, Daniela Salucci e Massimiliano Bardocci (guitar)While Saturday 6th July it will be up to the journalist Alberto Gavazzeni with Valentina Baldanzi e Denise Bendinellimother and daughter rowing in different cellars, respectively Labrone and Ardenza, Robert Merlin e David Merlinfather and son rowing in different cellars, respectively Salviano and Venice, subsequently “Divergent” con Andrea Paone. In conclusion, Sunday 7th July the stage will host the culture councilor Simone Lenzi con Alessio Marrapresident of the nautical section Salviano and Nicola Baccigalupovice president of the Venice nautical section. The closing Overtime in concerto.
“An initiative – adds the culture councillor Simone Lenzi – which is part of a broader context of territorial protection, but also of animation of the squares of Livorno, to ensure that no place is looked at as a place where one goes only to sleep. The neighborhoods must be an opportunity for sharing and entertainment, because this contributes to making the city more alive. Piazza XX it is one of the most beautiful squares in Livorno and I am happy that it has become a meeting place thanks to these four days of theater, music and talk shows. The synergy with the Livorno rowing competitions is an additional interest of great value”. The availability is of 100 seats, with the additional possibility of bringing your own seats.