A corner of England in the green heart of Villa Borghese
To commemorate the iconic Roman actor and performer Gigi Proietti, the Globe Theatre officially changed its name to Gigi Proietti Globe Theatre Silvano Toti in 2021. With a new name, the Globe Theater is back for its 20th edition. If you’ve never been to the famed theater, imagine seeing Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in an Elizabethan theatre, and the same classic round structure that housed Shakespeare’s masterpieces. Now imagine seeing this timeless production in Italian, in Rome; Villa Borghese to be exact.
Summer 2023
This summer 2023 you can experience Shakespeare’s famous plays in the Globe Arena; the season kicks off on July 15 with Much Ado About Nothing, (till July 30). On July 17-18 and 24-25, Love Sonnets, followed by The Tempest (August 2-6). Midsummer Night’s Dream will be then displayed from August 9 to 27, followed by Shakespeare Show Case (August 21-22, September 4-5 and 11-12).
Built to resemble a classic Elizabethan theatre, the Globe features upper and lower balcony sections that wrap around the stage featuring a standing area that allows audience members to become part of the action. The beautiful venue and amazing summer program provide audiences with a truly authentic experience, and make the Globe the ideal place to spend an evening under the stars enjoying the best of Shakespeare.
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2023 PROGRAMME
Much Ado About Nothing
July 15-30, 9pm (from Wednesday to Sunday)
Directed by Loredana Scaramella
Sonetti d’amore
July 17-18, 9pm, July 24-25, 9pm
Directed by Melania Giglio
The Tempest
August 2-6, 9pm (from Wednesday to Sunday)
Directed by Andrea Lucchetta
Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 9-27, 9pm (from Wednesday to Sunday)
Directed by Riccardo Cavallo
Il caso Shakespeare Show
August 21-22, September 4-5, September 11-12 – 9pm
Directed by Marco Simeoli
The Tragedy of Othello
August 31-September 17 (from Wednesday to Sunday) – 9pm from Wednesday to Friday – 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Directed by Marco Carniti
Venere e Adone
September 20-24 (from Wednesday to Sunday) – 9pm from Wednesday to Friday – 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Directed by Daniele Salvo
from JULY 15
Largo Aqua Felix (Piazza di Siena), Villa Borghese
9pm
Rome Summer Festivals 2023
Are these performances in English or Italian? I am an American visiting Rome, and was wondering how fluent I’d have to be to enjoy these performances. Thanks!
Hi Regina, the shows are all in Italian.
The website says the Comedy of Errors is presented in English. Which I do hope. Cos I don’t speak Italian. I asked a friend to translate the website.
Hi, are all the performances still in Italian? For example, Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night? Thank you!
Yes performances are in Italian