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THE WIZARD OF OZ
*Shortlisted for the Arteven Pierluca Donin Award
Recommended age: from 4 years
direction and dramaturgy: Pino Costalunga
with: Annachiara Zanoli/Elena Pavan, Martina Lodi, Francesco Manfredi
puppets: Nicola Perin
set design realization: Federico Balestro
photography: M. Camonico
A lively adventure along the winding road of growing up, where brains, heart and courage really matter.
Dorothy is a young girl living in Kansas with her aunt and uncle. One day, a sudden cyclone carries her far away to a strange land full of curious characters. When she lands in the country of the Munchkins, she learns that she has accidentally defeated the Wicked Witch of the East. But all Dorothy wants is to go back home.
To make that happen, she must find the Wizard of Oz, the only one who might be able to help her. On her journey she meets three unforgettable friends: the Scarecrow, who thinks he has no brain; the Tin Woodman, who believes he has no heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who dreams of being brave. Together they face challenges and small dangers, supporting each other and slowly discovering that they already have what they were looking for.
Inspired by Baum’s original story, this show highlights the imaginative side of a journey we all share: growing up. A path full of discoveries that takes intelligence, kindness and courage.
