Families at the Theatre: The curtain rises once more for the little ones

From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026, the Piccolo Teatro and the Teatro Comunale in Crevalcore (BO) present a theatre programme for audiences aged 3 to 19, featuring nationally recognised theatre companies.

• Friday 4 December at 6:00 pm, at the Piccolo Teatro (Via Caduti di via Fani, 302)
  Collettivo Crisi Collettiva and ZAROteatro present
  Scivolando tra le onde
  Recommended age: 3-6 years
  A children’s theatre production by Collettivo Crisi Collettiva, an emerging local theatre group already involved by the Municipality in the 2026 Festival narrativo del paesaggio and recently awarded the Premio Scenario, with a long-standing collaboration with ZARO Teatro. The performance features an “animattore” – both actor and storytelling puppeteer – who interacts directly with puppets. The entire story unfolds inside a “sea-shack”, where a colourful, surprising and engaging underwater world is hidden among folds of fabric and waves, designed to inspire a sense of wonder in children. The show is part of a strand focused on environmental education, the discovery of natural elements such as water, and the value of caring for simple things.
  Free admission with mandatory booking from 13 November at the children’s section of the Municipal Library or by phone at 051988555/52.

• Saturday 5 December at 4:00 pm, at the Teatro Comunale
  Accademia Perduta/Romagna Teatri present
  Charlie
  Recommended age: 8-12 years.
  Written and directed by Stefano Andreoli and performed by Marco Continanza, the show tells the story of Carlo, a boy who hardly ever speaks except to his goldfish Simon, and his discovery of silent cinema and Charlie Chaplin as a way of communicating with the world. His encounter with theatre and silent film, particularly Charlie Chaplin, opens up a world made of gestures, looks and movement. Fascinated, he begins to imitate Charlot, while at the same time hiding behind a mask. Thanks to a special encounter, Carlo will eventually rediscover himself and his own voice. A delicate performance about communication and growing up, created by one of the most established and well-known companies on the national and international scene, with many years of experience and productions hosted by some of the most prestigious international festivals devoted to theatre for young audiences.

• Sunday 6 December at 4:00 pm, at the Teatro Comunale
  Luna & Gnac present
  Moztri! Inno all’infanzia
  Recommended age: 5-8 years.
  The production is by Luna & Gnac, a nationally recognised company from Bergamo that creates and tours performances for children and young people. Its projects range from theatre to reading promotion, combining different artistic languages with civic engagement, environmental awareness, irony and lightness. The show tells the story of Tobia, a boy who loves drawing monsters and finds it difficult to follow the strict rules of the adult world. Tobia speaks very little, is often alone and spends his time drawing strange monsters that keep him company. His parents, Cinzia and Augusto, are worried because they see him as different from other children and struggle to understand him. His teacher thinks Tobia does not apply himself and gives him low marks. Through his imagination, however, the boy reveals an inner world full of richness and value. The cast features Michele Eynard and Federica Molteni. Directed by Carmen Pellegrinelli.

(All the shows are in Italian)