itHere you have the list of the artists, catalogued by the kind of show
- Acro-music and clownerie
Banjo Circus (Switzerland)Acro-music and clownerieYou know the story but you never saw it like this before…A "strong" show for the whole family with pure entertainment from start to end. The famous Duo take you in a contortional, musical, acrobatic,interactive, adventure through a spinach eating.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Acrobatic circus
Duo un pie (Argentina)Acrobatic circusTwo sailors, a beautiful young lady and an innocent boy, lost in some port of some fantasy world. She is an excellent acrobat and dancer; He is a crazy dreamer who dreams of love. A fun circus comedy where nothing is lacking, only the final kiss. Acrobatics, jumps, juggling, balancing and music. Spinach The clown, and Miss Winter, invite you to navigate this fabulous story of humor and salt.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Afro-Funk and Afrobeat music
BantuBeat (Italy)Afro-Funk and Afrobeat musicBantuBeat start from an idea of Fabio Di Summa, bassist of the group, who loves Afrofunk music and meets other musicians of different origins of the Bolognese scene. Their music is seasoned with colours and contaminations of other personal styles and musical genres linked to the history of African, jazz, ethnic and funky music.
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In Pennabilli on 16 Jun- Brazialian popular circus and dance
Cia Delá Praká (Brazil - France)Brazialian popular circus and danceMaiador is the manifestation of the desire of four Brazilians to bring a scent of their home into their artistic work. The ex
pression of this Brazilian spirit is transferred on the stage through the musicality and dance.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Circus Cabaret
Five Foot Fingers (France)Circus CabaretThey embark you in a Broadway-Sur-Marne atmosphere, blending the aesthetics of the great American cabaret with the French camembert touch: that slams a max, stinks a little, but it’s good!
In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Circus photo installation
Blink Circus (Italy)Circus photo installationA travelling art installation unique in the world! A photographic circus unique of its kind! A travelling show in the Victorian style… inside a little chapiteau of 35 square metres.
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Circus street show
Clap Clap Circo (Argentina - Uruguay)Circus street showGulp is a circus-theater show full of physical comedy, hula-hoop and juggling. Gulp is an original, fun and dynamic show for all kind of audiences.
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Clownerie
Pedro Tochas (Portugal)ClowneriePedro Tochas is The Sculptor Clown, a master in the interaction with the public. In this show, using nothing more than his imagination and with a little help from the audience, he builds a love story without saying a single word, with heroes, villains and epic battles. A fantastic experience for the whole family that will amuse and amaze.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Clownerie and improvisation
Otto Panzer (Italy)Clownerie and improvisationComic show of improvisation and interaction for a family audience.
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Comedy theatre
De Stijle, Want... (Netherland)Comedy theatreDazzling revival of the traditional family circus.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Comic fakirism
Wanda Circus (Italy)Comic fakirismImprovisation, circle, fire are the elements that characterize the scene. Five exhilarating spit of fire in the purest of street arts. There is no spectator who can resist the cry of: "Wanda Myth, Let Me Dream!".
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Concert & new release's presentation
Marco Sforza (Italy)Concert & new release's presentationTen years after his first album Laiv, Marco Sforza decides to collect, in live within the Festival, material that will be included in a brand new record production. The objective: capture the atmosphere that surrounds a concert, described by himself as his “favourite melancholy”.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Contemporary circus
Circo El Grito (Italy - Uruguay)Contemporary circusJohann Sebastian Circus. It is a dreamlike and fantasist spectacle, the product of a research on the relationship between circus and music. “An example of unique nature and quality, which is an important step within the blossoming crew’s artistic route” (Scintille/Asti Teatro 36).
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun
Circo No Ato (Brasil)Contemporary circusA Salto Alto – Entre gentilezas e extermínios tells the story of seven people who, having accessed another way of living, undress themselves from their own experiences to dress up another reality. The performance unfolds from this tension between a formal and refined environment and characters that carry in their essence the irreverence of a person who wants to reinvent and resignify life each and every moment. A Salto Alto desecrates Cinderella’s classic fable having as main critique the unrestrained consumerism of our society.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun
Les Frères Troubouch (France - Belgium)Contemporary circusTwo brothers who fight because they love each other. They use a bike but they are not pedalling. They have a protective helmet that they don't use. When they want to sing, they shout and instead of dancing, they fall. They are stupid but nice, they just need to share the atmosphere that is created with the public.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Cumbia, Champeta, Guaracha, Afro-beat, Electro, Funk, Dub and Hip Hop
Masilva (Colombia)Cumbia, Champeta, Guaracha, Afro-beat, Electro, Funk, Dub and Hip HopMasilva´s show is an explosion of Afro, Aboriginal and modern-day Colombian culture mixed together with Electro, Funk, Dub and Hip Hop.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Cyprus folk with twist
Monsieur Doumani (Cyprus)Cyprus folk with twistTraditional music from Cyprus brought to a new experience. Also original compositions following the Cypriot Roots.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Dadaist Blues
Patatrac (Italy)Dadaist BluesPatatrac is an innovative Bolognese team that offers a spontaneous, tribal, unconventional and Dadaist blues. The blues produced by Patatrac is genuine, bare and unstructured; it is an experience of communication that opposes to reason, a ritual that emphasizes the extravagance and uniqueness of the event.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun- Dance, percussion and fire
Quetzalcoatl (Mexico)Dance, percussion and fireIt’s in the silence that the earth’s heartbeat generate the rhythm of life. At first everything was dark, until the man discovered fire.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Electronic dance, prog, psychedelic, music
Henge (United Kingdom)Electronic dance, prog, psychedelic, musicHenge fuse musical elements recognisable from electronic dance music, prog, psychedelia and refer to this music as 'cosmic dross'.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Electronic Folk rock music
Gaye Su Akyol (Turkey)Electronic Folk rock musicGaye Su Akyol is a compelling and distinctive young Turkish singer. She will present her second international release Istikrarli Hayal Hakikattir (Consistent Fantasy Is Reality). The theme, as she explains in her “artist statement”, is “the dream of pure freedom” and the need to “create a counter-reality in order to challenge organised evil”.
In Pennabilli on 16 Jun- Electronic music
ScalOnMars (Italy)Electronic musicA long time ago, a farmer fed up with onion invasion, decided to leave the earth. He finds shelter on the red planet, where he starts cultivating shallots. ScalOnMars is the best of them. The music he produces has the power to make people dance everywhere across the galaxy. Judge for yourselves!
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Electronic music with loop station & bass
Sound Of Thieves (United Kingdom)Electronic music with loop station & bassSince forming in 2014, Sound Of Thieves have been turning heads wherever they go. Using just a small loop-station and an electric bass as the backbone for their sound, the duo creates huge musical textures, along with hypnotizing beats and searing vocals that captivate and mesmerize listeners everywhere.
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Folk music
Marcabru (Italy)Folk musicThe new stray folk album of the band from Romagna with its 10 Spells. A tribute to the story.
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In Pennabilli on 15 Jun- Funky & soul music
Lehmanns Brothers (France)Funky & soul musicThe Lehmanns Brothers are the funk band of the moment. They use delicate jazz melodies coming from the ‘70s, adding a touch of hip-hop and neo-soul. Their sound draws inspiration from James Brown, Jamiroquai, The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest. They create a unique festive atmosphere meant to dance, and this summer they will finally perform in Pennabilli, to present their EP Another Place, released on 10th May by Irma Records.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Global bass, Electro, Funk, Cumbia, Balkan, Swing
GimmiGiamma DjShow (Italy)Global bass, Electro, Funk, Cumbia, Balkan, SwingGlobal bass. Electro. Funk. Cumbia. Balkan. And also a bit of Swing. Add a confetti cannon, flashy furs and fruit tosses. Shake it. Serve frozen and garnished with great smiles. Here is the GimmiGiammaDjShow.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Hip-hop and funk music
Lost Man on Earth (Italy)Hip-hop and funk music"We’re in the year 2119. The musical instruments are banned after the fourth Reich. I went back in this present time to create something you can not synthesize through the instruments you have in your pockets."
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Illusionism, contact juggling
Jyoti Supernaturel (France)Illusionism, contact jugglingOne of the world magic acrobalancing illusion juggling act, with crystal balls, cards and coins.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Immersive miniature puppetry
BelloAbril*Theatre of Coincidences (Australia)Immersive miniature puppetryThe Pilgrim is a miniature theatre experience made for all those who are open to the poetry and beauty of everyday things. For around seven minutes, two spectators become part of an intimate story unfolding from a tiny stage hanging from the artist's body. Once they sit and put the headphones, they become 'spect-actors' and an active part of The Pilgrim's curious journey.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Monologue
Roberto Mercadini (Italy)MonologueQuando passa il futuro? (When does the future pass?)
A monologue about the technological innovation.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun- Music, songs and dances from South Italy
Leggermente a Sud (Italy)Music, songs and dances from South ItalyMusics, songs and dances from Southern Italy. Tammorriate, Tarantelle, Pizzica, Canti a Fronna in a Mediterranean fusion of rhythms.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Night Walk
MUSSS - Museo del parco del Sasso Simone e Simoncello (Italy)Night WalkA itinerary around Pennabilli, accompanied by stories, legends of the past and present, among paths and hidden places, littel rivers and abandoned villages.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun- Old Time Jazz, Roots and Americana
Dakota Jim (United Kingdom)Old Time Jazz, Roots and AmericanaDakota Jim leads this set with a collection of his own original songs and favourite Jazz, Roots and Americana songs he has collected during his life.
In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Original timeless songs
Whiskey Moon Face (United Kingdom)Original timeless songsOriginal timeless lyrics set to timeless compositions on accordion, double bass, guitar and cornet.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Physical comedy, slapstick, catastrophic juggling
Sitting Duck (Belgium)Physical comedy, slapstick, catastrophic jugglingTwo barmen are preparing the opening for the Chiringuito Paradise party. Everything is ready for the opening. The guests have already come, the program is done, the champagne’s on ice so the party can start. An emotional duo trying to save the day through an apocalyptic mix made of catastrophic juggling, physical comedy and, of course, fireworks.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Physical theater
Balletto Civile (Italy)Physical theaterBalletto Civile is an itinerant collective of performers founded in 2003 by Michela Lucenti. At the Festival they will present their brand new show Pezzo orbitale – Dedicato a chi cade (Orbital tune – dedicated to whoever falls), which is a ‘premère’. A site-specific and unique show, a physical happening, an exercise of pure listening among voice, body and music also thanks to the extemporaneous electronic compositions performed in live.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Psychedelic prog-rock music with north-african rhythm and arab flavor
Shishko Disco (Germany)Psychedelic prog-rock music with north-african rhythm and arab flavorA unique fusion of psychedelic prog-rock , north african rhythm and arab flavor.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Puppet theatre
Compagnia La Fabiola (Italy)Puppet theatreAn exhilarating pantomime between two special puppets: a little girl and her beloved pet, in which actions, reactions and every single detail, have been carefully designed to involve and surprise the audience. Strongly recommended for all kinds of audiences.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun
Merlin Puppet Theatre (Greece - Germany)Puppet theatreNoone's Land is that little big piece corresponding to each free man. Is his imaginary world that can not be delimited, sold or bought, can never be taken away, can never be conquered.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Puppet theatre and fire
Creme & Brulè (Italy)Puppet theatre and fireAn explorer tells the story about his extraordinary travels to the Moon. An adventurous discover, with fantastic beings, plants and animals that sparkle in a colourful fire dance. A visual and immaginificus tale to touch the Moon with a finger.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Puppets, physical theater & dance
Zero en Conducta (Spain)Puppets, physical theater & danceThe main character of this puppetry spectacle is Nolan, a puppet who only wants to breathe. But first he has to understand that the spirit does not moves him from the outside, it holds him from the inside.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Roots and dub music
Dub Lab Interceptor Hi-Fi (Italy)Roots and dub musicRoots and dub from 80s to the present day, from Jamaica to great Italian and English productions. A trio of selectors and MC who, with their good vibes, will accompany you to the discovery of the vinyl world.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Site-specific aerial acrobatics on tirolienne
Le Baccanti in collaborazione con Andrea Loreni (Italy)Site-specific aerial acrobatics on tirolienneAerial acrobatics moving on a zip line – site specific performance. The Atto Primo (First Act) spectacle involves both professional artists and twenty individuals who chose to take part in a creative workshop held by Le Baccanti and Andrea Loreni on 8th and 9th June 2019.
In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Ska reggae music
Chainska Brassika (United Kingdom)Ska reggae musicThey embody a new school ska outfit from London and are one of the most impressive and promising upcoming acts in the reggae/ska genre. Composing a wicked rhythm backed up by a dynamite brass section, Chainska Brassika continue to win over new fans and delight their faithful following with their undeniable crowd pleasing formula.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Songwriting
Lorenzo Kruger (Italy)SongwritingLorenzo Kruger is the Nobraino band’s frontman, as well as the author of all their songs. Within this performance, he is alone on the stage, hand in hand with his piano, proposing the most beautiful songs written for the band, in a never-before-seen situation.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Songwriting, Disco-House and World Music
Frei One Man Band (Italy)Songwriting, Disco-House and World MusicAn eclectic performance with electric guitar, loop station and a very groove vocal style on original italian song, with a sound that goes from Disco-House to Electric Blues.
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In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 16 Jun- Sound installation
ArS RuRaliS (Italy)Sound installationSounds of wind. Concert with harps and flutes.
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In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Sound- music experience, human contact
La Fausse Compagnie (France)Sound- music experience, human contactVibratO: a living mechanism. An experience in sound, music and human contact. An inventive spirit of give-and-take. A new way of sharing and being in the world…
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Splatter street theatre
Pikzpalace (Belgium)Splatter street theatreBoucherie Bacul is a butchery which nothing is what it seems.
In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Street act of contemporary circus
Circ Panic (Spain)Street act of contemporary circusMira'T intends to be an invitation to reflect upon the vulnerable state of the human being, a proposal to ponder on the illusory stability of life, in which every one of us, at any moment, could find ourselves in a borderline situation. On stage, a man and a giant set of scales. Playing with weights and counterbalances, he embarks on a journey in constant pursuit of the limits of equilibrium.
In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Street comedy theatre and improvisation
Murmuyo (Chile)Street comedy theatre and improvisationFisura is a steady performance in which Murmuyo brings the audience into the show, generating non
stop thrills and laughter with a new way of showing old classic acts.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Street performing intervention
John Fisherman (Norway)Street performing interventionDo you need money? We’ll give it to you. Just attend the show and you’ll get it! Follow John Fisherman and make money for free. #MoneyForFree - a urban live, a challenge, a public order disturbance that asks us to think upon the significance of our capitalistic society, and upon the relationship we have with it.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun- Street theatre
Street fools (Spain)Street theatreTwo ninjas out on bail in the town who, thanks to the audience involvement, use the urban elements to prove themselves and face the danger.
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In Pennabilli on 15 Jun, 16 Jun- Traditional Japanese percussions
Munedaiko (Italy)Traditional Japanese percussionsA concert consisting of a researched combination between the Japanese traditional songs and tracks composed by the Munedaiko group. A performance made of dance and theatre, inspired by the traditional legends coming from the Japanese islands complete the show.
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In Pennabilli on 13 Jun, 14 Jun- Traditional music from south america
Ruben Rojo Y Pennabilli Social Club (Italy - Argentina - Cuba)Traditional music from south americaTraditional repertoire from Southamerica as well as contaminations from other countries made into music by these energetic characters. Headliner of Artisti in Piazza since 1998!
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 16 Jun- Urban theatre
Teatro dei Venti (Italy)Urban theatreMoby Dick is a show-event that brings to the square the ship of Captain Achab and his obsession with the White Whale, with a large theater machine and a core of 20 artists, including actors, musicians, acrobats and technicians and the intervention of some members of the community of Pennabilli.
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun- Walkabout Interactive Street Theatre
Natural Theatre Company (United Kingdom)Walkabout Interactive Street TheatreTheirs is a street theater made of out loud laughters and interactive shows, which has been performed all around the world. Delightfully comic, incredibly absurd...
In Pennabilli on 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun
