Poetry Event

On Friday 27 November 2026, Carolyn Carlson brings Poetry Event to the stage of the MAST Auditorium.

Carolyn Carlson, an icon of contemporary dance, takes part in an evening of improvisation, poetry and live music together with Sara Simeoni and Paki Zennaro. Carlson has always preferred to speak of “visual poetry” rather than choreography: in her work, movement, words, music and imagination come together in open forms shaped by dialogue with artists, places and audiences. Poetry Event is a unique performance built around improvisation, poetry readings and live sound.

In Bologna, Carlson is joined by two Italian artists with whom she shares a long-standing personal and professional relationship. Performer Sara Simeoni contributes improvisations and readings, while Paki Zennaro accompanies the performance with live music.
Dance, poetry and sound intertwine in an open form in which movement emerges from listening and words become a living part of the stage.

Performance with Italian surtitles. Running time: 45 minutes.