On Thursday, 12 February 2026, at the Teatro Comunale di Sasso Marconi (Bologna), the performance Bimba – Chasing Laura Betti takes the stage.
On stage, a woman: tall, slender, graceful. Just her. With her blonde wig and long white gloves. Alone with a chair, a music stand, and a backdrop. Lights and shadows. Presence and absence. Words, endless rivers of words. Music and songs: echoes of the 1960s. After studying her diaries, images of performances, and songs, Elena Bucci pursues and embodies the figure of a multifaceted artist like Laura Betti, bringing her to the audience in all her irony and intensity. A monologue that reconstructs the story of Bimba (the nickname coined by Pier Paolo Pasolini), reviewing the most significant moments of her career as a singer and actress, as well as her encounters with writers, directors, artists, and intellectuals who nurtured her vibrant talent. A journey through time exploring the adventures, encounters, memories, and loves of a courageous and rebellious woman.
Dramaturgy, direction, and performance by Elena Bucci.
Production: ERT Teatro Nazionale in collaboration with Le belle bandiere
Map
Bimba – Chasing Laura Betti
Teatro Comunale di Sasso Marconi - Piazza Martiri della Liberazione 5
40037 Sasso Marconi
Distance from Bologna Teatro Comunale di Sasso Marconi
Telephone: +39 051 840850
Interests
- Music & Exhibition
Timetables
9:00 p.m.
